Power, sex and violence are three themes that go back to ancient times, but they are also the obsessions for of-the-moment storytellers like Homer.

The Sloan Distribution Grant is a $50,000 grant awarded by Film Independent to a film that is entering its distribution phase. Eligible films must depict themes, stories and characters grounded in ...

Film Independent’s Education programming offers a broad variety of seminars, panels, workshops and networking events to help you enrich your filmmaking knowledge, forge new working relationships and ...

LOS ANGELES, CA (September 30, 2025) — Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization behind the Film Independent Spirit Awards, has announced the filmmakers selected for two of its 2025 Artist ...

3rd Thursdays is your monthly opportunity to learn about the events and services that Film Independent provides, and network with fellow filmmakers and film lovers. Open to all, attendees will hear a ...

Help independent filmmakers tell their stories. Make a donation to Seekers: The Transcendental Meditation Story today. Film Independent’s Fiscal Sponsorship program opens the door to nonprofit funding ...

Please note the earlier start time of 4:00 pm PT. Have you ever wondered what Sundance Film Festival programmers look for in a film? Here’s your chance to find out. Prior to this year’s Sundance Film ...

Help independent filmmakers tell their stories. Make a donation to A Catastrophic Accumulation of Damaging and Disturbing Life Events today. Film Independent’s Fiscal Sponsorship program opens the ...

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

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

LOS ANGELES (August 8, 2025) Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards, announced the six writers selected for the 2025 Episodic Lab. Bryce Cracknell, Spencer ...

Film Independent and Slamdance are proud to present a screening of the five short films created in the recently completed 2025 edition of Project Involve, as part of the 2026 Slamdance Film Festival ...