Indie Film

What Brexit + VR Could Mean for the U.K.’s Indie Film Industry

Raindance Film Festival founder Elliot Grove spotlights daring indie films at the annual fest. He talks how these two major developments could affect both filmmakers and audiences.

How to Edit and Shoot Your First Film: Production Tips from Alex Ferrari

Indie Film Hustle Podcaster Alex Ferrari offers tips on how to make your first film and where to find the tools you need for success.

Eliza Hittman on Filming Teen Tribulation in ‘Beach Rats’ + ‘13 Reasons Why’

Eliza Hittman says she needed to find the “20-year-old Robert De Niro” for her sophomore independent feature, “Beach Rats.” With breakout U.K. talent Harris Dickinson, she may well have found him.

2 Reasons Actors Should Be Part of Indie Crowdfunding

But don’t shirk these opportunities; you never know what will come from being part of them.

How ‘Some Freaks’ Star Lily Mae Harrington Moved From Theater to Indie Film

The young actor talks how she memorizes lines, the film every actor should see, and her worst audition story.

How 1 NYC Film Organization Encourages Networking and Community

Rooftop Films is stripping the pretense from film festivals by creating community-engaging programming around their independent film screenings.

Now Casting: Jason Bateman-Starring Feature ‘Game Night’ + More

The murder-comedy about a game night gone awry is casting talent for paid background gigs, plus other jobs around the country!

SXSW 2017 Promises Indie Breakthroughs and Heavy Hitters

Entertainment and tech industry creatives once again descend upon Austin March 10–19 for South by Southwest, which features an exciting line-up of new films.

‘Moonlight’ Sweeps 32nd Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards

Writer-director Barry Jenkins and his collaborators on the indie hit of the year took home top honors at the 2017 Spirit Awards Feb. 25.

WATCH: Audrey Tautou's Star-Making Audition for “Amélie”

Audrey Tautou was already an up-and-comer in her native France, but her role as titular heroine “Amélie” was her springboard to international stardom. Watch her star-making audition tape here.