The band is getting back together! #FiPresents a screening of Universal International Studios #SpiritAwards Nominee ‘We Are Lady Parts’ Season 2 on 5/22, followed by a Q&A w/ creator/writer/director/EP Nida Manzoor, EP Surian Fletcher-Jones, & producer John Pocock. RSVP: tinyurl.com/mss9mr2p

Powerful female leaders sacrifice & show resilience to protect their families in the world’s untamed animal kingdoms. #FiPresents S1, EP1 of ‘Queens’ on 5/20, followed by a Q&A w/ composer Morgan Kibby & EP Vanessa Berlowitz, moderated by Carla Renata. RSVP: tinyurl.com/yhc4vbt9

We're getting ready for DC/DOX Festival. Are you? #Documentary #partnerorg

A construction worker and his rebellious teenage daughter bond through a production of Romeo & Juliet. #FiPresents ‘Ghostlight’ on 5/21, followed by a Q&A with writer/director Kelly O'Sullivan, director Alex Thompson, and actors Keith Kupferer, Tara Mallen & Katherine Mallen

Film Independent #FastTrack applications are officially open! Designed to connect producer-director teams with industry leaders, this program helps put projects on the “fast track.” Learn more + apply: tinyurl.com/4sxdvx33

Congratulations to 2016 Grant Recipient Laura Wagner, who has been announced as one of four recipients of the 2024 #DearProducer Award, which includes a $50,000 cash grant! Read more: tinyurl.com/2u7etc5u

In the 90's and 2000's, May typically marked the start of Summer Movie Season. The industry has changed since then, but in this evolution, release schedule space has opened up for a great month. Today #ontheblog : Don’t-Miss Indies: What to Watch in May. tinyurl.com/3w4ufcsp

Welcome to #FiscalSpotlight , a special round-up of projects—at all stages of production—working their way through Film Independent’s #FiscalSponsorship pipeline. #ICYMI #ontheblog : ‘Safe Word’, ‘Delicate Arch’, and ‘Manic Beauty’. Read more: tinyurl.com/568ja5hx

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Film Independent is a proud 2024 Civics + Humanities Middle Grades Grant recipient! Thanks to California Humanities, we can help middle school students explore identity and representation through filmmaking! Learn more: tinyurl.com/2cy2thbs

🎬 Bring out your inner film critic and join us tomorrow @ 7:00 PM PT for #FiWIPS : ‘Exodus Stories’, followed by an in-person conversation with director/producer Ilse Fernandez! RSVP here: bit.ly/3wnr6dA

🚨Don’t forget! #FiPresents ‘Wildcat’ followed by a Q&A with Ethan Hawke is coming up in an hour @ 2:30 PM!

In honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth , here’s a great interview with LAFF alum and #FiPresents guest writer/director/producer #HannaMarks and Best-selling author 🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢TATWD Now on Max🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢 discussing their TATWD journey:

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Tonight’s convo: the fantastic LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY for Film Independent

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This year’s Screenwriting Lab was a hit!  Designed to hone a writer’s unique voice through the development of a single feature screenplay, we appreciate the support from partners like finaldraftinc who provided the best software for our #Fellows !

DEADLINE ALERT! The Non-Member deadline for the #ProducingLab is almost here! This lab furthers the careers of independent creative producers by focusing on the craft and business of producing independent feature films. Learn more + apply: tinyurl.com/bdevsb7u

No Friday plans? We’ve got you covered. The 2024 Film Independent #SpiritAwards hosted by Aidy Bryant is still streaming on YouTube through the end of the month! Watch & enjoy: tinyurl.com/4hsjdtpx

In this month’s  #MemberLens , we’re spotlighting Bega Metzner and her experiences as a filmmaker and community advocate. #ICYMI #ontheblog : Bega Metzner’s Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission. Read more: tinyurl.com/42yu97hy

Explore the life of comedic icon Steve Martin from past and present. Arts Circle, Film Lover & Secret Members, #FiPresents ‘STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces’ on 4/30, followed by a Q&A w/ Academy Award-winning doc filmmaker Morgan Neville. RSVP: tinyurl.com/z2pmmjyy

Film Independent is so excited to support independent filmmakers abroad in Aswan, Egypt. Led by US filmmakers Avril Z. and Kelly Thomas, this 4-day Creative Producing Workshop supports 15 Egyptian filmmakers in partnership with U.S. Embassy Cairo and Aswan Int'l Women Film Festival!