# Indie Films Ignite Theatrical Runs

> Three indie films open limited releases as awards season heats up.
- Title: Indie Films Ignite Theatrical Runs · Deadline | Shortify
- Summary: Three indie films open limited releases as awards season heats up. Elon Musk's documentary, Chris Rock's 'Misty Green', and 'Fjord' start limited theatrical…
- Keywords: elon musk, misty green, fjord, awards season, limited release, indie films, entertainment, culture, Indie, Films, Ignite, Theatrical
- Source: Deadline — https://deadline.com/2026/10/indie-films-opening-elon-musk-documentary-misty-green-fjord-1237151256
- Author: Jill Goldsmith
- Published: 2026-10-09T20:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: elon musk, misty green, fjord, awards season, limited release, indie films, entertainment, culture
## Musk Documentary
Alex Gibney's documentary about Elon Musk opens in four New York theaters and Los Angeles locations.

> The buzzy portrait of Tesla, X and SpaceX chief Elon Musk premiered at Venice to critical acclaim, currently sitting at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes (off 28 reviews, see Deadline's here ).
## Misty Green
Chris Rock's film 'Misty Green' debuts in limited release alongside the Musk documentary and 'Fjord'.
## Fjord
Cannes winner 'Fjord' starts limited theatrical runs as indie films gain traction ahead of awards season.
## Key takeaway

Elon Musk's documentary, Chris Rock's 'Misty Green', and 'Fjord' start limited theatrical runs ahead of awards season.