The old low-budget mantra is “Beg, borrow, .” That’s all fine and good, but what do you really need to borrow, and how exactly do you get people to care ...

Throughout the year, Film Independent offers filmmakers the opportunity to meet with cinematographers (spring), actors (summer), composers (fall) and ...

This month at the movies we draw your attention to three compelling documentaries on the future of AI, the historic trailblazing courage of a female ...

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An intensive, two week-long program designed to help creative, independent producers develop their skills The Fiction Producing Lab helps further the careers of its Fellows by introducing them to film ...

Join or renew today! Members must be current as of December 16, 2025 (January 12, 2026 for Arts Circle, Film Lover and Secret Members …shhh…) to be eligible for ...

"Now, more than ever, it’s so important that we support stories told by and about communities that are marginalized." – Andrew Ahn, Project Involve Fellow For 30 years and counting, Project Involve ...

3rd Thursdays is your monthly opportunity to learn about the events and services that Film Independent provides, and network with fellow filmmakers and film lovers. Open to all, attendees will hear a ...

You’re invited to join us for a work-in-progress screening of ENDO, followed by a conversation and feedback session with co-directors Sammy Jaye & Soraya Simi, moderated by Alana Waksman (Associate, ...

LOS ANGELES (February 22, 2025) – Film Independent, the nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual storytelling, handed out top honors today at the 2025 Film ...

As awards season finally comes to a close and spring arrives in full swing, today we’re excited to celebrate and welcome our newest cohort of six incredible Fellows into the 2024 Film Independent ...

Why We’re Excited: In Kate Beecroft’s first feature, newcomers Tabatha and Porshia Zimiga star in a fictionalized version of their own lives, lending a sense of realism to the South Dakota ranch film.