Nick Hornby Discusses the Joy and Pain of Adaptation
Nick Hornby made a name for himself with the novels High Fidelity and About a Boy, both of which were adapted into successful films in the early 2000s. Recently, his…
Nick Hornby made a name for himself with the novels High Fidelity and About a Boy, both of which were adapted into successful films in the early 2000s. Recently, his…
You can tell Scott Prendergast is a filmmaker right away from the way he tells a story. The Texas-born writer and director (known best for 2007’s melancholic indie comedy Kabluey)…
Documentarian Lucy Walker is a filmmaker worth keeping an eye on, mainly because she’s made some of the most provocative, inspiring work in recent years—2010’s Waste Land and 2011’s The…
Film Independent’s Fiscal Sponsorship program opens the door to nonprofit funding for independent filmmakers and media artists. Logline Three childhood best friends reunite for a camping trip on the island…
The Producing Lab helps further the careers of its Fellows by introducing them to film professionals who can advise them on both the craft and business of independent producing. In…
Editors note: the below piece originally ran as part of our coverage of the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards. We’re reposting below with minor edits. To revisit the best moments…
At last night’s Live Read, directed by Jason Reitman, Film Independent at LACMA presented Alexander Payne’s Academy Award winning Sideways at the Bing Theater. The 2004 film won the Academy…
“I always imagined I’d be a cop. It’s the life around me I didn’t expect to fall apart so spectacularly,” so exclaims dejected Detective Sergeant and divorced mother of two…
Being a Film Independent Member has its benefits. One of our favorites is the incredible screenings you can attend as part of our Film Independent Presents program. You get to…
Who wouldn’t want to watch a world-class violinist perform IRL? Or learn about the art of performance and composition from a bona fide Grammy winner? For those answering “I would!”…
All eyes are on our neighbor to the north this week, thanks to the Toronto International Film Festival. We are proud to announce that 14 Film Independent Fellows and 25 of our Members…
“Where’s the money?” – that’s the most common question asked by indie producers. Though there may not be a single definitive answer, hopefully we can help point you in the…