Spring isn’t just for Award Season recovery. Film Independent Presents has stayed busy with a calendar chocked-full of exciting indie releases. We’re ...

What happens when you fall in love with filmmaking, but don’t come from an artistic background and don’t have an MFA from the ...

The Fiscal Sponsorship program opens the door to nonprofit funding for independent filmmakers and media artists, supporting a diverse slate of projects at every stage of the filmmaking process – from ...

LOS ANGELES (January 10, 2026) – Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual storytelling, announced the winners of its three ...

and AMC+ at 5:00 pm ET and will air on the West Coast at 5:00 pm PT LOS ANGELES (March 6, 2022) – Film Independent handed out top honors this afternoon at the 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards ...

LOS ANGELES (August 19, 2025) – Film Independent, the nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual storytelling, announced today that it is now accepting film ...

Please note: This theatrical screening has reached its registration capacity. Arts Circle Members are guaranteed access, and receive both priority entry and reserved seating. Email ...

Film Independent awards over $845,000 in cash and production services to filmmakers each year. Film Independent Grants & Awards allow filmmakers to advance their current projects and help recognize ...

"Now, more than ever, it’s so important that we support stories told by and about communities that are marginalized." – Andrew Ahn, Project Involve Fellow For 30 years and counting, Project Involve ...

Please note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been postponed. Updated event details will be posted here soon. Nothing is clear cut when you’re tasked with capturing reality as it ...

Every year, exceptional emerging filmmakers are acknowledged at the Spirit Awards, with nominees and winners chosen by committee. The 2026 Emerging Filmmaker Awards nominees, along with Spirit Awards ...

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 ...