You can find Part One of our Incomplete History of Film Independent here. *** In filmmaker Alexander Payne’s acclaimed 2004 wine snob dramedy Sideways–a ...

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our dear President, Josh Welsh, who died peacefully at home on December ...

We continue to look back at all of our favorite blog posts from each month this year. In Part 1, we already took a look at a ...

Well, we did it. We survived till 25 (almost). What 2025 will bring is still up for debate, but we really did have a year in 2024. Film Independent celebrated its 40 th year this year, and introduced ...

A great casting director should be one of the first partners you hire when you set out in pre-production on your feature. The right casting director will add legitimacy to your project and help you ...

With the Film Independent Spirit Awards just announcing our nominees, we thought it was a good time to focus our Member Lens series on a Member who is a past winner as well. In 2010, Debra Granik’s ...

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

As we celebrate our 40th year, we continue to support filmmakers in our Artist Development Programs. Project Involve, the OG Artist Development program is in its 32 nd year where it’s fostered the ...

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

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

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

Help independent filmmakers tell their stories. Make a donation to Silicon Valley Girl Proof-of-Concept Short Film today. Film Independent’s Fiscal Sponsorship program opens the door to nonprofit ...