Press Releases - Film Independent

Film Independent Announces 2024 Episodic Lab Participants

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, announced today the eight writers selected for the seventh edition of its Episodic Lab. Desdemona Chiang, Gio…

Posted On: February 15, 2024

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Film Independent Announces Directors Close-Up Series Panelists Erika Alexander, Mimi Cave, J.D. Dillard, Cord Jefferson, Lulu Wang and Jeffrey Wright

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual storytelling, announced the return of the Film Independent’s Directors Close-Up (DCU) series, which…

Posted On: February 2, 2024

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Film Independent Welcomes Dan Stern to Board of Directors

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization behind the upcoming 39th Spirit Awards, announced that Dan Stern has been elected to the Board of Directors. Stern is the founder and CEO of Reservoir Capital…

Posted On: January 25, 2024

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Emerging Filmmaker Award Winners Announced for 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual storytelling, announced the winners of its three Emerging Filmmaker Awards today at its annual…

Posted On: January 6, 2024

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