Just a reminder that tomorrow, September 18, is the Regular Deadline to submit your 2023 features and episodic projects to the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards. The extended Member Deadline is…
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It’s true! No, seriously: it’s true. And by “it” we of course mean the stories at the heart of Film Independent’s 2024 Doc Story Lab. A one-week intensive designed to…
https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/six-new-fellows-join-the-2024-doc-story-lab/
What do you need to write? Some writers require total solitude; a quiet creative space off in some remote corner of Big Bear or the Hudson Valley (or at the…
https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/script-equipped-announcing-2018-screenwriting-lab-fellows/
Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday have all come and gone, meaning that private larders the world over are presently overstuffed with goods and gifts bound for ongoing holiday…
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The list of celebrities turning 30 in 2023 is wide-ranging and a little bit surprising, including boy band A-listers Zayn Malik and Suga, funnyman Pete Davidson, soccer stars Harry Kane…
https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/introducing-30-new-project-involve-fellows-to-ring-in-30-years-of-film-independent-artist-development/
“I just wanted to day drink in Santa Monica and kiss Paul Dano!” This was how Kate McKinnon—one of the hosts of Saturday’s 2016 Film Independent Spirit Awards—summed up the…
https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/the-2016-film-independent-spirit-awards-celebrate-new-voices-diversity-and-a-mouthful-of-ham/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PLEASE CONTACT: Contact: Elise Freimuth, Film Independent Tel: 310.432.1287 or efreimuth@filmindependent.org Gina Lang, Ginsberg/Libby Tel: 323.645.6800 or gina.lang@ginsberglibby.com VIRGIN AMERICA IS PREMIER SPONSOR OF 2012 LOS ANGELES…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Elise Freimuth, Film Independent Tel: 310.432.1287 or efreimuth@filmindependent.org Gina Lang, Ginsberg/Libby Tel: 323.645.6800 or gina.lang@ginsberglibby.com FILM INDEPENDENT ANNOUNCES WILLIAM FRIEDKIN AS GUEST DIRECTOR FOR 2012 LOS…
https://www.filmindependent.org/press-releases/film-independent-announces-william-friedkin-as-guest-director-for-2012-los-angeles-film-festival/
Since they began, the Film Independent Spirit Awards have been an opportunity to celebrate. The awards are a chance for fans to honor not only their favorite films, but also…
https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/inspiration-vs-perspiration-film-independent-members-boast-35-spirit-award-nominations/
Last week, we dropped our epic list of 2021 Film Independent Spirit Award nominees, so you probably already have plenty of catching up to do. But hey, maybe not. This…
https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/dont-miss-indies-what-to-watch-in-february-2021/
There’s nothing quite like a mother’s love. And while there are countless examples of movie moms who are great role models, we decided to take the unconventional route and (belatedly)…
https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/10-indies-we-love-about-mad-moms-unconventional-matriarchs/
Film Independent, the nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual storytelling, announced today that the 39th annual Spirit Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday…
https://www.filmindependent.org/press-releases/39th-annual-film-independent-spirit-awards-to-be-held-on-february-25th-2024/