EDITOR’S NOTE: the below interview with Jessica Kingdon took place prior to the announcement of the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards nominees and extension of our Doc Lab deadlines. Apply…
https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/doc-lab-fellow-jessica-kingdon-talks-about-her-film-career/
How do independent content creators get money to make their projects? Unfortunately there are precious few case studies of filmmakers randomly stumbling upon duffel bags full of loose $100 bills…
https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/get-money-need-know-fiscal-sponsorship-use/
Every other week on the blog, we dig into the archives from Film Independent Education and examine, in detail, one film’s production journey. Our hope is that filmmakers will take lessons from…
https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/case-study-the-making-of-green-is-gold/
Each month in Indie-pendent Study, Su Fang Tham explores films that have inspired her to dive into specific areas of interest, prompting her to research and learn about the subjects being…
https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/indie-pendent-study-looking-loving-vs-virginia-onscreen-off/
Last week, we dropped our epic list of 2021 Film Independent Spirit Award nominees, so you probably already have plenty of catching up to do. But hey, maybe not. This…
https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/dont-miss-indies-what-to-watch-in-february-2021/
Film Independent’s Fiscal Sponsorship program opens the door to nonprofit funding for independent filmmakers and media artists. Donate today and help bring Return from Tomorrow to life. Logline A young…
https://www.filmindependent.org/programs/fiscal-sponsorship/return-from-tomorrow/
NOTE: the below guest post by producer Summer Shelton originally ran on the website Dear Producer and is being shared here courtesy of that website’s editor, Film Independent Fellow Rebecca Green. Excerpts from…
https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/dear-producer-summer-shelton-produce-life-like-movies/
In a theatrical (and streaming!) environment forced to evolve in response to an ongoing global pandemic, things like “awards season” and “summer movie season” are largely a thing of the…
https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/dont-miss-indies-what-to-watch-in-september-2021/
If you’re like us, this time a week ago you were probably tucking into your one-millionth schooner of jittery cold brew since Tuesday morning, refreshing FiveThirtyEight.com so often that your…
https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/the-must-list-12-compelling-political-docs-for-your-post-election-comedown/
It’s true: situations regarding theater re-openings and coronavirus restrictions continue to vary depending on the city, state and venue. So let’s all remember to cut each other some slack, embrace…
https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/dont-miss-indies-what-to-watch-in-july-2021/
Film Independent’s Fiscal Sponsorship program opens the door to nonprofit funding for independent filmmakers and media artists. Donate today and help bring The Stolen Children to life. Logline Upon adoption, filmmaker…
https://www.filmindependent.org/programs/fiscal-sponsorship/the-stolen-children/
Film Independent’s Fiscal Sponsorship program opens the door to nonprofit funding for independent filmmakers and media artists. Donate today and help bring Fire Department Inc to life. Logline A…
https://www.filmindependent.org/programs/fiscal-sponsorship/fire-department-inc/