Before becoming an independent producer and story consultant, filmmaker Rona Edwards spent several years working in creative development for production shingles headed by the likes of John Larroquette (the Emmy-winning…
https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/avoiding-the-pitfalls-of-adapting-stories-based-on-real-life-with-rona-edwards/
The non-Member deadline to apply for the 2020 Film Independent Directing Lab is coming up: Tuesday, October 22. We asked 2019 Fellow Andrew Thomas Huang to discuss his experiences and journey…
https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/guest-post-getting-the-tools-to-inspire-imagination-and-melt-defenses/
September. Labor Day, come and gone. Fall… theoretically. Back to school, back to theaters. That’s right: despite Hollywood’s ongoing labor shutdown, new product continues to leech out from the national…
https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/dont-miss-indies-what-to-watch-in-september-23/
For most people, the first Saturday after the New Year is a chance to finally put the holiday indulgences of the past couple months in the rearview and rededicate oneself…
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Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, announced today the seven writers and six projects selected for its fourth Episodic Lab. This year’s Creative…
https://www.filmindependent.org/press-releases/film-independent-selects-seven-participants-for-2020-episodic-lab/
After the “darkest timeline” insanity of 2020, Film Independent—like much of the rest of the world—was looking forward to at least a somewhat more chill 2021. Alas, for a variety…
https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/filmmakers-fellows-and-famous-people-tell-you-why-you-should-support-film-independent-today/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Alia Quart Khan, Film Independent Tel: 310.432.1287 or aqkhan@filmindependent.org Gina Lang, Ginsberg/Libby Tel: 323.645.6800 or gina.lang@ginsberglibby.com SEAN BAKER, MARIELLE HELLER, CHARLIE KAUFMAN, DUKE JOHNSON, MEG…
https://www.filmindependent.org/press-releases/2016-film-independent-directors-close-up-guest-speakers-and-program-announced/
NOTE: the following blog originally ran on May 1 and reflects theater info that was available at the time. For programming updates and other news, please check out the theaters’…
https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/how-art-house-theaters-across-the-nation-are-getting-creative-during-covid-19/
Film Independent’s Fiscal Sponsorship program opens the door to nonprofit funding for independent filmmakers and media artists. Donate today and help bring The Prisoner to life. Logline A teenage migrant escapes…
https://www.filmindependent.org/programs/fiscal-sponsorship/the-prisoner/
So maybe you didn’t go to a prestigious film school like USC or NYU. Maybe you haven’t yet made any of those key “industry” contacts during the 16 months you’ve…
https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/recap-supercharge-crowdfunding-campaign/
Stifling humidity. Back-to-school shopping. Your favorite Major League Baseball team being mathematically eliminated from the postseason (maybe next time, Shohei). Sure, August might not seem like the most fun summer…
https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/dont-miss-indies-what-to-watch-in-august-2022/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alia Quart Khan, Film Independent Tel: 310.432.1287 or aqkhan@filmindependent.org Contact: Gina Pence, Ginsberg/Libby Tel: 323.645.6800 or gina.pence@ginsberglibby.com 2016 LA FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES WINNERS AND GRANT…
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