Keeping it 100k

How does $100,000 to create a short film sound? There's still time to apply for our new initiative, in partnership with the Humana Foundation.

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Senior Spirit

The team behind the 2024 indie hit Thelma found the right formula to draw a wide audience to their senior-centered story.

How'd They Do It?

Extra Credit(s)

Eight little words that could have a huge impact on U.S. film production: The Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act.

Incentives & More

Don't-Miss Indies

It's spooky season! But fear not – your monthly list of indies is here, including a new dark comedy/horror, and Sandra Hüller x 2.

Watchtoberfest

Events

Tue
Oct
27

Programs

IndieLink 2026: Composers

Time 7:30 pm PT
Location Film Independent HQ
Tickets FREE for Members; $20 for non-Members
Throughout the year, Film Independent offers filmmakers the opportunity to meet with cinematographers (spring), actors (summer), composers (fall) and editors (winter), through our popular IndieLink... Read More
Sun
Nov
01

Presents

Members-Only Screening: If I Go Will They Miss Me

Time 4:00 pm PT
Location Harmony Gold Preview House
Tickets FREE for Members + 1 guest
Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to join us for a theatrical screening of If I Go Will They Miss Me, including... Read More
Wed
Nov
04

Film Independent

First Rounds: A Member Meet-Up

Time 7:30 pm PT
Location Saint Felix Hollywood
Tickets FREE for Arts Circle, Filmmaker Pro and Secret Members + 1 guest
You’re invited to join us for the latest installment of our quarterly Member meet-up series. This is your opportunity to network and connect with fellow... Read More

Blog

Film Independent Tue 10.27.2026

Top Industry Members Want Half of Studio Budgets to Go To Indies

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On the heels of the Federal Film Incentive comes more promising news for independent creators and the industry at large.  Major players have come together in an effort to help protect original and independent content from mass media consolidation. It’s called the American Entertainment Alliance, ...

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Film Independent Tue 10.13.2026

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Industry Shifts: Insights on AI and Filming International from...

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Film Independent Wed 10.7.2026

Everything You Need to Know About the New Federal Film Incentive...

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Film Independent Mon 10.5.2026

Don’t Miss Indies: What to Watch in October

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