Press Releases (FEBRUARY 23, 2008) AND THE WINNERS ARE... Diverse array of films share top honors at 2008 Film Independent's Spirit Awards (January 24, 2008) FILM INDEPENDENT RECEIVES THREE-YEAR GRANT FROM JAMES IRVINE FOUNDATION Grant to Support Organization's Talent Development and Diversity Initiatives (December 5, 2007) FILM INDEPENDENT EXPANDS STAFF The non-profit filmmakers' organization that produces the Los Angeles Film Festival and the Spirit Awards announced the reorganization and expansion of its staff. (November 20, 2007) LISA KUDROW AND ZACH BRAFF TO PRESENT THE 2008 FILM INDEPENDENT`S SPIRIT AWARD NOMINATIONS Announcements Will Take Place November 27 at Sofitel LA Hotel; Winners to be unveiled at Spirit Awards Ceremony February 23, 2008 (November 13, 2007) 2008 SPIRIT AWARDS WORKING TOWARDS GOAL OF BEING A ZERO WASTE EVENT B-Side to Stream Nominated Films Online (November 1, 2007) FILM INDEPENDENT ANNOUNCES DATES OF THE 2008 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY THE LOS ANGELES TIMES LOS ANGELES (November 1, 2007) – Film Independent announced today that the dates for the 14th Los Angeles Film Festival presented by the Los Angeles Times will be July 19-29, 2008. Film Independent is now accepting film submissions for the 2008 Festival. The final entry deadline for short films and ... (October 21, 2007) FILM INDEPENDENT ANNOUNCES SLOAN PRODUCERS GRANT RECIPIENT 2007 Producers Lab line-up also announced; Ram Bergman to serve as Lab Instructor (September 21, 2007) FILM INDEPENDENT ANNOUNCES THIRD-ANNUAL FILMMAKER FORUM: “EMPOWER THE FILMMAKER” October event features groundbreaking filmmakers and industry experts. (August 8, 2007) 2008 SPIRIT AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES, DATE ANNOUNCED The Spirit Awards will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2008. Nominations to be announced on Tuesday, November 27, 2007. (July 24, 2007) FILM INDEPENDENT ANNOUNCES PARTICIPANTS FOR 2007 SCREENWRITERS LAB Jeff Kleeman to serve as Lab Instructor (July 9, 2007) FILM INDEPENDENT RECEIVES TWO-YEAR GRANT FROM ALFRED P. SLOAN FOUNDATION TO ESTABLISH PILOT PROGRAM FOR PRODUCERS Submissions Deadline August 28 (July 2, 2007) 2007 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED Chris Eska’s August Evening is Winner of the Target Filmmaker Award (for Best Narrative Feature); Jennifer Venditti’s Billy the Kid is Winner of the Target Documentary Award (for Best Documentary Feature)... (June 13, 2007) 2007 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES CENTERPIECE PREMIERE OF GEORGE RATLIFF’S JOSHUA Film stars Sam Rockwell, Vera Farmiga, Celia Weston, Dallas Roberts, Michael McKean, and Jacob Kogan. (June 12, 2007) 2007 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL’S “FAST TRACK” CHOSEN 10 promising indie projects will benefit from industry networking program (May 30, 2007) ALIEN ROBOTS TO STORM WESTWOOD TRANSFORMERS To Make Its L.A. Premiere At The 2007 Los Angeles Film Festival (May 24, 2007) FILM INDEPENDENT HONORS CURTIS HANSON AS GUEST DIRECTOR FOR THE 2007 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL PHARRELL WILLIAMS TO SERVE AS ARTIST IN RESIDENCE (May 9, 2007) 2007 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL PROGRAM LINE-UP FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PLEASE CONTACT: National & trade media outlets: MPRM (323.933.3399) Ariana Nash (ANash@mPRm.com) All other media outlets: Julie Siegel (310.432.1287 or JSiegel@FilmIndependent.org) Media accreditation: Chandan Kaur (310.432.1213 or Publicity@FilmIn... (April 18, 2007) CLINT EASTWOOD TO RECEIVE SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE AWARD AT 2007 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL Tony Bennett to Present Award to Clint Eastwood (March 29, 2007) FILM INDEPENDENT ANNOUNCES PARTICIPANTS FOR 2007 DIRECTORS LAB Film Independent announced today the selected fellows for its seventh-annual Directors Lab, which runs in Los Angeles through April 16. Keith Gordon, director of Waking the Dead and The Singing Detective, will team teach the Lab with Jeremy Podeswa, director of The Five Senses a... (Feb. 24, 2007) “LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE” PULLS UP TO TAKE THE CROWN AT 2007 FILM INDEPENDENT’S SPIRIT AWARDS The hit independent film Little Miss Sunshine won the top prize for Best Feature at the 2007 Film Independent’s Spirit Awards. The winner for Best First Feature went to Sweet Land, which marks the first time in the history of the Spirit Awards that a film without a distributor has won ... (Feb. 14, 2007) ROBERT ALTMAN TO RECEIVE HONORARY SPIRIT AWARD AT THE 2007 FILM INDEPENDENT’S SPIRIT AWARDS New Spirit Award Created In Director’s Name (Feb. 12, 2007) FILM INDEPENDENT ANNOUNCES SEVENTH-ANNUAL DIRECTOR SERIES Dawn Hudson, Executive Director of Film Independent, announced today the seventh-annual Director Series will be held February 21–April 4, 2007 at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles, giving attendees access to some of the most innovative names in independent filmmaking. Filmmaker and actress Ka... (Feb. 1, 2007) MAGGIE GYLLENHAAL AND TERRENCE HOWARD NAMED HONORARY CO-CHAIRS FOR THE 2007 FILM INDEPENDENT’S SPIRIT AWARDS Dawn Hudson, Executive Director of Film Independent, announced today that Maggie Gyllenhaal and Terrence Howard will serve as Honorary Co-Chairs for the 2007 Film Independent’s Spirit Awards. As Honorary Co-Chairs, Gyllenhaal and Howard will host the Nominee Reception on Thursday, February 22, as we... (Nov. 28, 2006) FILM INDEPENDENT’S SPIRIT AWARDS NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FILMMAKER GRANT NOMINEES AND SPECIAL DISTINCTION AWARD ALSO ANNOUNCED; 2007 Spirit Awards Short Film Contest Details Revealed (Nov. 16, 2006) FELICITY HUFFMAN AND DON CHEADLE PAIR UP TO PRESENT THE 2007 FILM INDEPENDENT`S SPIRIT AWARD NOMINATIONS Film Independent announced today that Felicity Huffman and Don Cheadle will present the nominees for the 2007 Film Independent’s Spirit Awards, on November 28, 2006, at 8:00 a.m. PST at the Sofitel LA hotel. This marks the first time that the nominations have been announced at the Sofitel LA hotel. ... (Nov. 7, 2006) SARAH SILVERMAN RETURNS AS MASTER OF CEREMONIES FOR 2007 SPIRIT AWARDS Marks second time Silverman has hosted the annual celebration of independent film (Oct. 19, 2006) FILM INDEPENDENT ANNOUNCES DATES OF THE 2007 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL: JUNE 21 – JULY 1, 2007 Film Independent announced today that the dates for the 13th Los Angeles Film Festival will be Thursday, June 21 through Sunday, July 1, 2007. Film Independent is now accepting film submissions for the 2007 Festival. The entry deadline for short films and music videos is February 9, 20... (Oct. 5, 2006) FILM INDEPENDENT ANNOUNCES 2006 PRODUCERS LAB PARTICIPANTS Highly-selective lab for independent producers runs over seven weeks every Fall (Sept. 27, 2006) FILM INDEPENDENT ANNOUNCES SECOND-ANNUAL FILMMAKER FORUM: "MAKE AND SELL YOUR FILM WITHOUT GETTING SCREWED" October event features groundbreaking filmmakers and industry experts (August 9, 2006) 2007 INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Dates for nomination announcements and the 2007 ceremony also revealed. (July 3, 2006) 2006 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED LOS ANGELES (July 3, 2006) – Film Independent announced the winners for the 2006 Los Angeles Film Festival at its Closing Night ceremonies on Sunday, July 2. The Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature went to Robert Cary's Ira & Abby. The film was written by and stars Jennifer Westfeldt, w... (July 3, 2006) 2006 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED LOS ANGELES (July 3, 2006) – Film Independent announced the winners for the 2006 Los Angeles Film Festival at its Closing Night ceremonies on Sunday, July 2. The Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature went to Robert Cary's Ira & Abby. The film was written by and stars Jennifer Westfeldt, w... (June 9, 2006) 2006 LA FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES CHARLIZE THERON AS SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE AWARD RECIPIENT LOS ANGELES (June 9, 2006) – Film Independent announced today that Academy Award-winning actor Charlize Theron will receive this year’s Spirit of Independence Award. The Festival also announced that Grammy®-nominated artist/music producer Danger Mouse will serve as the Festival's Artist in Residenc... (May 31, 2006) 2006 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL PROGRAM LINE-UP 10 days in Westwood Village features more than 265 films and music videos in 16 different sections, plus stunning roster of celebrity-studded special events (May 11, 2006) Film Independent’s Project:Involve Holds Directors Showcase Co-hosted by Michael Ealy and Jay Chandrasekhar, diversity program highlights up-and-coming talent (April 11, 2006) FILM INDEPENDENT HONORS GEORGE LUCAS AS GUEST DIRECTOR FOR THE 2006 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL George Lucas will serve as the Guest Director for the 2006 Los Angeles Film Festival, which runs in Westwood Village from Thursday, June 22, through Sunday, July 2. (March 29, 2006) LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL IS MOVING FROM H`WOOD TO W`WOOD VILLAGE Westwood Village will be the new home of Film Independent's Los Angeles Film Festival, which runs from Thursday, June 22–Sunday, July 2. (March 27, 2006) Celeb Signed Harley to Be Auctioned to Benefit Project:Involve Softail Deluxe Motorcycle donated by California Harley-Davidson in support of Film Independent's cultural diversity program. (March 23, 2006) LOS ANGELES TIMES JOINS FILM INDEPENDENT TO PRESENT 2006 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL The Los Angeles Times has created a major alliance with Film Independent to present the 2006 Los Angeles Film Festival. (March 4, 2006) 2006 Independent Spirit Awards Winners Announced Film Independent's awards spread the wealth with Brokeback Mountain, Capote, Crash, and Transamerica each taking two top awards. (March 1, 2006) 2006 Directors Lab Participants Announced Greg Harrison to serve as Lab instructor 2006 Independent Spirit Awards Call for Entries, Date Announced Nominations to be announced November 29, 2005 Awards Ceremony to be held March 4, 2005 2005 Producers Lab Participants Announced Dawn Hudson, Executive Director of Film Independent, announced today the participants in the organization's annual Producers Lab. SELL YOUR FILM WITHOUT GETTING SCREWED! Event to be held Saturday, October 15, 2005 Optimized for Firefox, Safari or Opera. © Film Independent. All rights reserved.