Film Independent

by MovieMaker Staff | Published June 11, 2007

From the Los Angeles Film Festival to the Spirit Awards, some of the biggest events on the independent film scene are spearheaded by one organization: Film Independent.

Formerly the Los Angeles chapter of the Independent Feature Project (IFP), Film Independent (FIND) broke off into its own organization in May 2005, taking its signature events--including the aforementioned Spirit Awards and LAFF--and a membership of more than 6,300 (and growing) with it.

From June 21 - July 1, 2007, FIND will once again present one of Hollywoodâ€(tm)s biggest film events, the Los Angeles Film Festival. Proving that this is truly a festival for the people, this yearâ€(tm)s event will kick off with the premiere of Michael Bayâ€(tm)s hotly anticipated Transformers, which will screen simultaneously in four theaters to an audience of 4,000 and be followed by a massive block party for everyone in attendance. â€œFans have been waiting for this movie for years,â€ says LAFF director Rich Raddon. â€œIâ€(tm)m excited that, through the festival, the public can be a part of this anticipated premiere--not to mention the after-party that will take place in the streets of Westwood.â€

Want to be a part of it all? Become a FIND member at www.filmindependent.org or log onto www.lafilmfest.com for information on the LAFF.