Hello, Fellows

Not only do we have a First Look Screening of the 2024 Project Involve short films coming up, we're proud to announce our 2025 cohort!

Meet the New Crew

2025 Spirit Awards Nominees

These are the incredible films, series and creators who have been nominated for the 40th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards.

Explore the List

Going the Distance

So, you made a film – but what's next? We interviewed film festival expert Rudi Womack about how to plan a festival run to get your film seen.

Rudi's Recs

Events

Thu
Jan
09

Programs

First Look Screening: 2024 Project Involve Short Films

Time 7:00 pm PT
Location Directors Guild of America
Tickets FREE and open to the general public
You are invited to join us for a celebration and screening of the 2024 Project Involve short films. Film Independent is proud to present these... Read More
Tue
Jan
14

Programs

The Lowdown on Fiscal Sponsorship

Time 5:30 pm PT
Location Online
Tickets FREE and open to the general public
While film financing often comes through equity investment, what if there were a way to access charitable funds in the form of grants from institutions,... Read More
Tue
Jan
28

Programs

Meet the Casting Directors

Time 7:30 pm PT
Location Film Independent HQ
Tickets FREE for Members; $15 for non-Members
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... Read More

Blog

Spirit Awards Wed 12.18.2024

Member Lens: Spirit Award Winner Dale Dickey Looks Back & Forges Ahead

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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. Dale Dickey is a has always loved acting. She started at age 9 in a university sponsored performance of The Sound of Music, th...

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