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 ...

Help independent filmmakers tell their stories. Make a donation to Salvation Mountain today. Film Independent’s Fiscal Sponsorship program opens the door to nonprofit funding for independent ...

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 ...

Film Independent has announced the six filmmakers selected for the fifth annual Amplifier Fellowship — and with $180,000 in unrestricted grants on the table, this year’s cohort is poised to make ...

Sun shining on Sunset Boulevard, the indie stars came out to the Hollywood Palladium – for the first time in 32 years when the Spirit Awards were last hosted here in 1994. Lavazza kept everyone ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following list originally ran in June of 2020. We’re re-posting it here to honor the passing of Jesse Jackson. The updated piece includes minor edits and, more importantly, updated ...

LOS ANGELES (February 15, 2026) – Film Independent, the nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual storytelling, handed out top honors today at the 2026 Film ...

Film Independent’s Fiscal Sponsorship program supports so many great films, we can’t help but brag every now and then. That’s what our Fiscal Sponsorship Update columns are all about—highlighting the ...

Logline: Grace, a writer and young mother, is slowly slipping into madness. Locked away in an old house in Montana, her increasingly agitated and erratic behavior leaves her companion, Jackson, ...

New Year, new voices! We are proud to introduce the 2026 Film Independent Project Involve cohort, our flagship fellowship program that has, for over three decades, been a launching pad for diverse and ...

One of the most delightful series to premiere this summer, Murderbot is a witty, quirky sci-fi dramedy that explores thought-provoking themes under the guise of a breezy and surprisingly charming ...