Press Releases - Film Independent

Film Independent Celebrates Global Filmmaking at the 2024 Film Independent Forum and Global Media Makers Summit

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards, announced the 2024 Film Independent Forum, the preeminent event for independent filmmakers and content creators…

Posted On: September 9, 2024

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2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards Announces Open Call for Submissions

Film Independent announced today that it is accepting film and television submissions for the 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards, taking place Saturday, February 22. The organization is excited to…

Posted On: August 20, 2024

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Film Independent Announces Episodic Lab Participants

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization celebrating 40 years of the Spirit Awards, announced the eight writers selected for the 2024 Episodic Lab. Honey Ahmad, Mayanka Goel, Eunice Lau, Kyle Lau…

Posted On: August 14, 2024

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Film Independent Announces Expansion of Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) Fellowship for an American Muslim Filmmaker

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization celebrating 40 years of the Film Independent Spirit Awards, announced today the expansion of the MPAC Hollywood Bureau Fellowship, providing a $10,000 grant to…

Posted On: August 7, 2024

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