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Film Independent Announces 2024 Spirit Awards Emerging Filmmaker Grants to Be Awarded at Nominee Brunch Event

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards, announced that the winners of the 2024 Emerging Filmmaker Awards – three filmmakers who will each receive a $25,000…

Posted On: September 27, 2023

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2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards Announces Open Call for Submissions

Film Independent announced today that it is accepting film and television submissions for the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards, taking place Sunday, February 25. The organization also announced…

Posted On: August 22, 2023

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2023 Film Independent Forum to Open with Justin Simien Keynote, LA Premiere of ‘Frybread Face and Me’ and Inaugural Changemaker Award

Today, Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards, announced the 2023 Film Independent Forum, the preeminent conference for independent filmmakers and content…

Posted On: August 18, 2023

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Film Independent Unveils Los Angeles-Themed Short Films by Class of 2023 Global Media Makers Fellows

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, has released four short films directed by Global Media Makers (GMM) Fellows selected to participate in its…

Posted On: August 11, 2023

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