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Los Angeles Times: 'Precious' wins big at Independent Spirit Awards (03/09/10)
The film takes five awards, including best feature The harrowing drama "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" was the big winner Friday evening at the Film Independent Spirit Awa...
New York Times: The Academy Smiles With Both Faces (03/09/10)
LOS ANGELES — The morning after the Oscars in Hollywood feels a bit like a nightclub that abruptly flips on the lights at closing time. Remnants of fake fog dispersing through the air, exhausted re...
indieWIRE: Nicolas Chartier: “This is what it’s about, being passionate for independent movies.” (03/09/10)
All weekend here in Los Angeles, a number of folks in the indie film community complained about this year’s Spirit Awards move from an afternoon celebration on the beach in Santa Monica to an eveni...

LEGAL EASE: Can I take details from a non-fiction book without worrying about copyright? (03/09/10)
Q: Let's say I'm writing a script for a film on the life of Mister X, a public, historical figure. In the process of doing my research, I run into interesting details about the life of Mister X in ...
FIND Interview: writer and director Tina Mabry and producer Morgan Stiff of MISSISSIPPI DAMNED (03/03/10)
Writer/director Tina Mabry and producer Morgan Stiff met in 2003 at USC School of Film and Television's graduate program. Although Mabry had been thinking of going to law school, she changed her min...
INDIE FILM Q & A WITH HEIDI VAN LIER: Am I a douche if I ask for a fee waiver from film festivals? (02/26/10)
A: Unfortunately, yep, even though I know you don't mean to be, it is a little douchey, and here's why: the festivals are basically broke in the off season, so when you call them and say, "Hey, c...

10 Tools for Getting Great Performances (03/10/10)
De-mystify the process of working with actors with this practical, craft-based approach. Taught by Adrienne Weiss, this class will teach you how to get consistently fresh, natural performances at the...
THE DOC IS IN: An Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking (03/10/10)
Learn the ins and outs of documentary filmmaking at Film Independent's The Doc is In: An Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking. Taught by award-winning filmmaker Laura Gabbert (No Impact Man) an...
Project:Involve Screening: Mississippi Damned (03/10/10)
Project:Involve is proud to present a screening of Mississippi Damned, winner of the Jury Award at the Chicago International Film Festival 2009. The film is based on ...