We continue to look back at all of our favorite blog posts from each month this year. In Part 1, we already took a look at a ...

As we celebrate our 40th year, we continue to support filmmakers in our Artist Development Programs. Project Involve, the OG ...

With the Film Independent Spirit Awards just announcing our nominees, we thought it was a good time to focus our Member Lens ...

A great casting director should be one of the first partners you hire when you set out in pre-production on your feature. The ...

Here are some of the highlights from the year that was 2024.

The Film Independent Spirit Awards is the premier awards event for the independent film and television community. Each year, the Spirit Awards brings together top talent from throughout the world of ...

Ever since the debut of Project Involve back in 1993, Film Independent Artist Development has been on the forefront of educating, championing and furthering the careers of filmmakers. Filmmaker Labs ...

Fiscal sponsorship is an arrangement between an existing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and an individual or entity lacking the legal status needed to receive grants from foundations, individual ...

This year at the Directors Close-Up, we’re celebrating the immensely talented nominees of the 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards. Below you’ll find the official schedule for DCU 2025 but, before you ...

Film Independent Members are filmmakers, film industry professionals and film lovers that share a passion for artist-driven visual storytelling. We proudly serve our community with an array of events, ...