Step away from the Star Wars: The Force Awakens hype for just a second. What indie films are you going to see this year?

A slew of small films are hitting theaters soon, and we can't wait. From the cross-cultural romance Amira and Sam to the buzzworthy Jennifer Aniston vehicle Cake, it's going to be a busy year for independent cinema.

See also: Movies to look forward to in 2015

Weed through the promotional cycles for blockbusters like Avatar 2 and Jurassic Park World to check out these 10 noteworthy indie films of 2015.