Film Independent

Three Arts Groups Join Up to Make Indie Filmmaking Easier

A new bicoastal partnership between a trio of arts groups could help actors become more involved in independent film projects.

Financing to Possibly Get Easier for Indie Producers

Seed&Spark has teamed up with Big Vision Empty Wallet (BVEW), an online community of artists, and Film Independent to offer a reduced rate on crowd-funding and distribution for indie films.

Vimeo Launches VOD

Offers another option to enterprising performers.

Film Independent Could Get You Cast in an L.A. Film Fest Selection

Among the many programs offered by the indie-supporting nonprofit is one that finds fellows creating short films that premiere at the annual film festival.

Film Independent Picks 8 Filmmakers for 2013 Directing Labs

Nicholas Greene, Jacob Hatley, Krisy Gosney, Aldo Velasco, Amber Sealey, Daniel Casey, Morna Ciraki, and Alex Moratto will work on their next feature films with help from Film Independent.

Best of the Week Ahead: Jan. 31–Feb. 6 (Slideshow)

Film Independent’s 12th annual “Directors Close-Up” series in L.A., “Tyler Perry’s Madea Gets a Job” on DVD, Fathom Events’ encore presentation of “Maria Stuarda,” Joffrey Ballet’s “The Rite of Spring,” and L.A. Theatre Works’ radio theater–style production of “The Motherf**ker With the Hat ...