Happy New Year! Kicking off 2026 with a visual tour of the world, this month’s Don’t-Miss list includes films set in the US ...

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 ...

An eventful 2025 is now firmly in the rearview. With the slight window between the holidays and Sundance/Award Season we have, now is a good a time as any to look back at some of our favorite ...

Help independent filmmakers tell their stories. Make a donation to Carrot Soup today. Film Independent’s Fiscal Sponsorship program opens the door to nonprofit funding for independent filmmakers and ...

Help independent filmmakers tell their stories. Make a donation to Skin of Foam today. Film Independent’s Fiscal Sponsorship program opens the door to nonprofit funding for independent filmmakers and ...

The Hollywood Palladium first opened in 1940 on the original Paramount lot and stands as a monument to Hollywood’s history, including the 1994 Film Independent Spirit Awards with actor and director ...

The Spirit Awards are better enjoyed together! Arts Circle, Film Lover and Secret Members, you and a guest are invited to celebrate the best independent films and groundbreaking new series of the past ...

Ahhh.. seems just like yesterday that Film Independent President Josh Welsh was on stage at the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards (looking sharp AF in a peach tie and crisp pocket hexagonal, btw) ...

Countless ink has been spilled and millions of feet have been shot about living in Los Angeles, and how it feels like you’re always on the precipice of apocalypse. With what we’ve seen and lived ...

Think about the experience of sitting and watching a movie. What is it about that big, wonderful image that connects with you? If you’re a diehard cineaste the answer might be the film’s ...

In this ever-evolving digital age where a plethora of information—accurate and inaccurate—continues to be added and trafficked, it can be an overwhelming space to explore for both creators and viewers ...