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Film Independent Announces 2022 Episodic Lab Participants

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, announced the eight writers selected for its sixth annual Episodic Lab. Christopher Au, Erica Bardin, Terry Dawson…

Posted On: September 20, 2022

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Film Independent Moves to Gender-Neutral Categories and Increased Budget Caps for the 2023 Spirit Awards

Film Independent announced today a move to gender-neutral acting categories for the 2023 Spirit Awards. The acting categories encompass both film and television. In response to the rising cost of…

Posted On: August 23, 2022

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Film Independent Unveils Los Angeles-Themed Short Films by Class of 2022 Global Media Makers Fellows

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, posted today three short films directed by fellows selected to participate in its Global Media Makers…

Posted On: August 16, 2022

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Film Independent Selects Filmmakers for 2022 Documentary Lab

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, announced the 12 filmmakers and 6 projects selected for its 2022 Documentary Lab. The Lab is an intensive…

Posted On: May 24, 2022

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