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First Impressions

Global Media Makers filmmakers from India, Lebanon, Nepal, Tunisia and Turkey created five short films all about L.A.

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The New Class

Our 30 years of Artist Development programs rolls on with these 30 filmmakers, who are set to take part in Project Involve.

Meet the Fellows

On the Fast Track

The Inspection is one example of many success stories from our Fast Track program – and these projects are set to follow suit.

20 Years & Counting

Events

Tue

Apr

Programs

Spotlight Your Story: Applying to our Artist Development Programs

Time 5:30 pm PT

Location Online

Tickets FREE and open to the general public

With so many stories to tell and so many people to tell them, how do you get noticed in a crowd and get access to... Read More

Apr

11-14

Programs

Toolkit: Getting Great Performances

Time 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm PT

Location Film Independent HQ

Tickets $249 for Members; $189 for Arts Circle; $319 for non-Members

Film Independent’s directing actors workshop was truly an enriching experience, and I feel so much more confident in my ability to communicate with professional actors.... Read More

Tue

Apr

Programs

IndieLink 2023: Cinematographers

Time 7:30 pm PT

Location Film Independent HQ

Tickets FREE for Members; $15 for non-Members

Please note: All presentation slots have been filled for this event. We are currently accepting waitlist requests only. After three years online, IndieLink is back... Read More

Blog

The below article originally ran in July of last year. We’re re-posting it here with minor edits. Special thank you to author Meri Hilalian and subject Lee Jessup. *** Do you want to purse a career writing for film or TV? Well, whether you’re just starting out and looking to jump right in or...

First Impressions

The New Class

On the Fast Track

Events

Spotlight Your Story: Applying to our Artist Development Programs

Toolkit: Getting Great Performances

IndieLink 2023: Cinematographers

Blog

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