Film Independent

  • Directing

“Society is the Monster”: Jordan Peele on Racism as Horror, Writers’ Block and More at 2017 Film Independent Forum

"Any good scary moment or scene is not very intellectual for me. It’s from the gut. It’s a feeling. It’s…

6 years ago
  • Movie News

Indie Spirit Nominations: 32nd Film Independent Spirit Awards Name Their 2016 Film Picks

The Film Independent Spirit Awards announced the nominations today for the 32nd edition of the awards, which honor indie cinema…

7 years ago
  • Other

So You’re An LGBT Moviemaker: Here’s Some Basic Advice (That’s Actually Useful to All)

Navigating the landscape of the LGBT indie film world can be challenging for veteran filmmakers and newbies alike. Sometimes it’s…

8 years ago
  • Festivals

2016 LA Film Festival Preview: 10 Feature Film Picks From a Diverse Lineup

If you're a film aficionado looking for both eclectic fare and a high from buzzy world premieres, few fests beat…

8 years ago
  • Spring 2016

We Want You (to Help Make Movies): Global Media Makers Poses Filmmakers as Agents of Cultural Exchange

Indie moviemakers often take on other roles—entrepreneur, advocate, teacher. Add cultural ambassador and diplomat to that list for some of…

8 years ago
  • Distribution
  • Festivals

“Tim League’s Mega-Awesome Distribution Strategies”: Four Progressive Ideas from Film Independent Forum 2014

Each year, L.A.-based organization Film Independent hosts the Film Independent Forum, a three-day conference for independent moviemakers. This year's line-up…

9 years ago
  • Festivals

Film Independent Forum 2013: Interview with Film Independent President Josh Welsh

The ninth edition of the Film Independent Forum, put on by Los Angeles-based nonprofit Film Independent, took place October 25-27,…

10 years ago