Hollywood can feel like its own world, even for American filmmakers, but breaking in can be especially challenging for ...

Much of the discussion about how to tackle the horrors of the Holocaust through art have been filtered through a declaration ...

Why now? If you’ve ever pitched a movie, you’ve heard this question posed before. For anything to happen in the film business ...

Join us for this online screening of Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo), followed by an in-person ...

Inspired by one of the most popular sections of the LA Film Festival, this series will spotlight four unique and diverse films that reflect the many facets of Los Angeles, featuring LA-based ...

Ceremony aired live on IFC and AMC+ at 10:00 PM The 14th annual Robert Altman Award was given to one film’s director, casting director and ensemble cast. One Night in Miami… director Regina King ...

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

With so many stories to tell, and so many people to tell them, how do you get noticed in a crowd and access the resources needed to bring your film or series to life? Film Independent’s Artist ...

LOS ANGELES (April 1, 2026) — Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, announced the seven screenwriters selected for its twenty-eighth ...

Over the course of NanoWave: The Microbudget Film (r)evolution, we’ll dive into ultra-microbudget filmmaking and the filmmakers who are producing independent films with budgets under $100,000. The six ...

In an industry where connections and insider knowledge can be the difference between landing your first directing gig and watching opportunities pass you by, programs like the Film Independent ...

Whether you’re ready to hire a business manager or are just starting your creative journey, knowing the basics of self-employment is critical. How should you pay yourself? How do you separate your ...