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LA Times: Why everyone lies about their movie's budget (01/06/09)
Patrick Goldstein on the collision of entertainment, media and pop culture I was at PEN USA's annual Literary Awards Festival a few weeks ago, having a great time, hobnobbing with all sorts of illus...
Variety: IDA taps Michael Lumpkin (01/06/09)
Frameline veteran named executive director The Intl. Documentary Assn. has tapped Michael Lumpkin as its executive director. ...
indieWIRE: Producers Guild Nominees Unveiled (01/06/09)
Nominees for the Producers Guild of America awards were announced today with five films competing the Darryl F....

The Real Shaolin: An Interview with Project Involve Fellow Alexander Sebastien Lee (01/06/09)
Q: What is your filmmaking background prior to making The Real Shaolin? What was your initial inspiration for the film? ...
The Art of Pitching with Peggy Rajski, and a wee bit more… by John Estrada (01/05/09)
The time since my last blog has been quite enjoyable and reflective. The holidays were very busy, but I was able to spend time with family and friends in the spirit of celebration. The eve of 2008 ...
The Year in Fellows by Josh Welsh (12/24/08)
FIND TALENT DEVELOPMENT: THE 2008 REPORT By Josh Welsh ...

Final Cut Pro 6: A Two-Day Introduction (01/08/09-01/09/09)
Film Independent is offering the opportunity to take a two-day introductory course in Final Cut Pro 6. The course will include both demonstration and hands-on practice, with time for experimentatio...
Euro Fest (01/12/09)
Film Independent is pleased to present the return of our popular orientation on the spring European festivals and markets. Hosted by Peter Belsito of Film Finders, this panel event will discuss and ...
Consult This: Getting Started in Television Part II: Directors & Writers (01/13/09)
This is the second part of our Getting Started in Television series with our focus now on directors and writer/directors. Film Independent is broadening its horizons with sessions focused on working i...