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2025 Spirit Awards Nominees

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

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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.

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Forum Flashback

Did you miss the 2024 Forum back in September? Well, we have not one but nine video recaps for you, so smash that play button!

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Events

Thu

Jan

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

Thu

Jan

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...

Tue

Jan

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,...

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After its world premiere and three sold-out screenings at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, Saba, a film by Maksud Hossain, has embarked on a prestigious global festival circuit, screening at the Busan International Film Festival and now in competition at the Red Sea International Film F...

2025 Spirit Awards Nominees

Going the Distance

Forum Flashback

Events

First Look Screening: 2024 Project Involve Short Films

First Look Screening: 2024 Project Involve Short Films

The Lowdown on Fiscal Sponsorship

Blog

Local Is the New Universal: Saba’s Journey Through Shared Struggles

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