Events
An Evening with Gary Oldman
Time: 5:00 pm
Where: Bing Theater at LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA
Who: Open to the Public
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5 pm State of Grace 1990/color/134 min. | Scr: Dennis McIntyre; dir: Phil Joanou; w/ Sean Penn, Ed Harris, Gary Oldman Free admission with complimentary parking. 7:30 pm A Conversation with Gary Oldman Followed by a screening of The Contender 2000/color/126 min. -- continue reading →
Member Night
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Film Independent, 9911 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA
Who: Open to the Public
Part 1: Orientation Film Independent, home of the Independent Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, is a distinct organization that has celebrated artist-driven filmmaking since 1980. Our members are filmmakers, film industry leaders, and film lovers. Whether you are looking into membership for -- continue reading →
Directors Close-Up: Sound Advice: Moving Beyond the Picture
Time: 7:30 PM
Where: Landmark Theater - West LA, 10850 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90064
Who: Open to the Public
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Sound Advice: Moving Beyond the Picture The soundtrack is essential to the emotional reality of a film. Director Jeff Nichols (Take Shelter) and his sound team reveal the power of sound, taking us through the process of designing and creating the soundtrack of a film. -- continue reading →
Los Angeles Film Festival Final Deadline – Short films
Where: Withoutabox, http://bit.ly/hno1rf Los Angeles, CA
Who: Open to the Public
The very last day to submit your short film for the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival. Go to lafilmfest.com for the full details.
100 Years of Paramount Pictures – Lady Sings the Blues & Hit!
Time: 7:30 PM
Where: Leo S. Bing Theater, 5905 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA
Who: Open to the Public
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Just Announced: Conversation with Billie Dee Williams and Suzanne de Passe For February, the hundredth year celebration of Paramount Pictures continues with two films featuring Richard Pryor, both directed by Sidney J. Furie and teaming Pryor with Billy Dee Williams. The first film is 1972’s -- continue reading →
Directors Close-Up: The Storytellers: Writers and Directors
Time: 7:30 PM
Where: The Landmark - West Los Angeles, 10850 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90064
Who: Open to the Public
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2012 Directors Close-Up: The Storytellers: Writers and Directors February 8 The Storytellers: Writers and Directors It all starts with a good story. Writers, directors, and writer/directors discuss their craft and role as storytellers, while they explore the ways in which they collaborate to successfully bring -- continue reading →
Filmmaker Tuesday: Kickstart Your Film!
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Where: Film Independent, 9911 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA
Who: Members Only
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Crowdfunding has exploded, and a new crop of films have reached and surpassed their goal in the six figure range. Come to Film Independent and find out how you can also kickstart your next film Join us as we explore Kickstarter, the world’s largest funding -- continue reading →
Directors Close-Up: The Independent Spirit- A Directors Roundtable
Time: 7:30 PM
Where: The Landmark - West Los Angeles, 10850 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90064
Who: Open to the Public
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February 22 The Independent Spirit: A Directors Roundtable Risk takers, mavericks, visionaries… Join us as the 2011 Spirit Award nominees discuss their films, their careers, and the way in which they have been able to balance their artistic integrity with the demands of the marketplace. -- continue reading →
Los Angeles Film Festival Final Deadline – Feature films
Who: Open to the Public
The very last day to submit your feature film for the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival. Go to lafilmfest.com for the full details.
27th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards
Hosted by the infinitely charming, funny and entertaining Seth Rogen -tune into IFC at 10pm ET/PT time to catch all the excitement! Members remember, your vote determines the winners, so watch the films and get out there and vote! See the Film Independent Spirit Awards -- continue reading →









