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 ...

Welcome to Fiscal Spotlight, a special monthly round up of projects—at all stages of production—working their way through ...

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 ...

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 ...

Providing guidance and insight to writers looking to revise, refine and pitch their pilots Designed to support writers with original long-form episodic projects, Film Independent’s Episodic Lab will ...

Stand with Film Independent as an Arts Circle Member and directly support our programs championing the artists and audiences of great independent storytelling. Arts Circle Members enjoy unique ...

An intensive, two week-long program designed to help creative, independent producers develop their skills The Producing Lab helps further the careers of its Fellows by introducing them to film ...

Editor’s Note: ‘Disc Jockeys’ is a new column featuring video stores across the country that provide their communities with access to DVDs, Blu-Rays and VHS (that can – and often can’t – be found ...

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 ...

"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 ...

This year at the Directors Close-Up, we’re celebrating the immensely talented nominees of the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards. Below you’ll find the official schedule for DCU 2026 but, before you ...