stindie means A subsidiary of a major film studio that operates in a similar way to independent film studios. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 90 out of 100.
Etymology
Blend of studio + indie.
noun
- A subsidiary of a major film studio that operates in a similar way to independent film studios.“Parallel to this expansion has been the concentration of the film industry in fewer studios and their specialty subsidiaries generating ‘stindie’ productions and the growing central role Sundance and the IFP (Independent Feature Project) market.”