Dawn Hudson at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards Arrivals Show
Aamer Haleem and Beth Littleford interview Dawn Hudson at The Spirit Awards Live Arrivals Show Presented by LG Cinema 3d HDTV. She talks about her involvement about her independent film and project involve.
Scary Business
We asked the Spirit Award nominees what the most terrifying aspect of filmmaking was. The answer? Money.
Hello Lonesome Director, Adam Reid
Filmmaker Adam Reid talks about making his Spirit Award nominated film Hello Lonesome with film programmer Jennifer Wilson after a screening of his film.
Jarreth Merz on An African Election
Jarreth Merz talks to Associate Director of Programming Doug Jones about his experience making An African Election.
We Gave Them Nokia Smartphones… Here’s What Happened
We armed the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Award nominees with a list of questions and smartphones phones – Nokia Lumia 800s generously provided by Nokia- and we got back way more than we expected. Sit back an enjoy the nominees and be sure to tune -- continue reading →
Another Mike
We asked multiple Spirit Award nominee Mike Cahill what question he was asked most often and what question he hates answer the most. Guess what he said.
25 Years of Independent Spirit
Enjoy highlights from 25 years of the Film Independent Spirit Awards
Rituals
The 2011 Spirit Award nominees discuss the rituals they have while in production.
3 Words
Masochistic, pizza, and collaboration — three words our nominees used to describe making an independent film and more.
The Future of Indie Film
Filmmakers across the broad spectrum of independent film think about what the future of the art form may hold.
You’d Have To Be Crazy
Everything from getting shot at in Afghanistan to sharing a bathroom with Nicole Kidman to catching on fire. Nominees are asked what was the craziest thing that happened during filming?
Interview with Debra Granik, by her daughter
You’re never too young to have an independent spirit. In this video, Debra Granik’s daughter turns the camera on her mom and the results are delightful.
2011 Spirit Awards Show Sizzle
Film Independent takes you on the red carpet and inside the tent of the 2011 Spirit Awards.





