Yesterday, Film Independent and Global Media Makers proudly debuted an exclusive glimpse at some of the great experimental video work produced by the program’s international Fellows during their month-long sojourn…
The slick, fast-talking Hollywood agent is one of the most recognizable archetypes in all showbiz lore. Usually, these deal-making denizens of Century City’s glimmering glass skyscrapers are only depicted as…
Last week at Sundance I caught up with first-time filmmaker Matt Sobel to discuss his fascinating debut feature Take Me to the River, which stars Robin Weigert, Josh Hamilton, Richard…
Love is universal. Transcending beyond the parameters of what is acceptable. It knows no bounds. Do you remember the first time you felt it? The first time it consumed your…
EDITOR’S NOTE: The below interview originally ran in October of last year. We’re re-posting it here with minor edits to the original text. To learn more about Valley of Exile please check…
So here we are, with just one week to go until Opening Night of the 2018 LA Film Festival. And you probably think you’re ready. You have your Festival schedule…
IFC’s brilliant anthology comedy series Documentary Now! is finally back after a lengthy hiatus, with Season Three currently airing Wednesday nights. To celebrate the return of one of our favorite shows,…
What better way to get to know this year’s unique crew of Festival filmmakers than to pick their brains with a poll? We quizzed our filmmakers in the LA Film Fest’s Zeitgeist section, which…
Editor’s Note: the below interview with filmmaker Noah Hutton first ran last year in conjunction with the release of Lapsis, a 2021 Film Independent Spirit Award Best First Screenplay nominee….
Last year, Film Independent and the U.S. Department of State partnered together to launch Global Media Makers, an innovative mentoring initiative connecting visual storytellers from around the world with leading U.S….
One of the best things about being invited into the Film Independent family through our artist development programs is having the chance to learn from the cream of the crop. Some of the most successful directors, producers…
One of the most delightful series to premiere this summer, Murderbot is a witty, quirky sci-fi dramedy that explores thought-provoking themes under the guise of a breezy and surprisingly charming…