What does #FilmIndependent offer? A lot! Our General Membership opens the door to #SpiritAwards voting, exclusive #FiPresents screenings, Artist Development Labs and educational experiences.

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CPH:FORUM Hears Pitch For 'Queens Ballroom' By Hansen Lin, Siyi Chen The CPH:FORUM heard a pitch for 'Queens Ballroom,' a documentary about Asian American immigrants in the U.S., directed by Hansen Lin and Siyi Chen.

Thrilled to see #FiFellow Hansen Lin pitch the 2025 Documentary Producing Lab supported project 'Queens Ballroom' at the prestigious CPH:FORUM! #FilmIndependent

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TONIGHT at 7:30 pm! Find a DP for your next project at IndieLink 2026: Cinematographers. 🤝🎥 Watch reels from a variety of cinematographers + chat with them afterwards. Happens only once a year!

LAST call to RSVP: bit.ly/3N9Rctc

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The Academy Announces Its 2025-2026 Nicholl Fellowship Recipients The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced 2025-2026 Nicholl Fellowship recipients, who submitted applications via The Black List.

So proud to see #FiFellow David Rafailedes ('25 Fiction Producing Lab) named a Nicholl Fellow for his script 'Satoshi'!
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Applications to the 2026 #FilmIndependent Fiction Producing Lab are OPEN! Apply by MAY 4. Learn more: bit.ly/FiProdLab

Indie film is where it’s at! From theater to the #SpiritAwards and #Oscars, we’re inspired by Academy Award winner Amy Madigan’s journey. 🎞️✨

Watch more carpet highlights here: bit.ly/4rkxCsP

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Don’t just take our word for it—the 2025 #FiFellows say apply to the Documentary Producing Lab! Spend one week this fall leveling up your nonfiction producing skills on both the creative and business sides.

Apply by MAY 4: bit.ly/4b4bfSZ

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Young filmmakers, this is your sign from Kumail Nanjiani to keep doing what you’re doing! 💪

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A snippet from our #FiPresents ‘Zootopia 2’ Live Read, featuring Ginnifer Goodwin reprising Judy Hopps and Alex Edelman as Nick Wilde. 🐰🔍🦊

Join as a #FiMember now and catch the next Live Read in full: bit.ly/FiJoin

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A scene from the Oscar nominated film Sentimental Value of actor Renate Reinsve. Text over the image reads, "An interview with Sentimental Value editor Olivier Bugge Coutté." Logos for "Film Independent" and the website "filmindependent.org/blog" are also present.

A scene from the Oscar nominated film Sentimental Value of actor Stellan Skarsgård. Text over the image is a quote from editor Olivier Bugge Coutté on working with director Joachim Trier. Logos for "Film Independent" and the website "filmindependent.org/blog" are at the bottom.

A scene from the Oscar nominated film Sentimental Value of actor Elle Fanning. Text over the image is a quote from editor Olivier Bugge Coutté. Logos for "Film Independent" and the website "filmindependent.org/blog" are at the bottom.

‘Sentimental Value’ editor Olivier Bugge Coutté (2025 #SpiritAwards Nominee) breaks down editing the film alongside long-time collaborator Joachim Trier.

Full interview #ontheblog: bit.ly/41109YQ

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Ever wondered who won the first ever Best Feature award at the #SpiritAwards? Ask Francesca Scorsese!

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Scene from the film Fantasy Life. Two people sit on a couch in a cozy setting. One holds a book and looks at the other, who is gazing downwards with a thoughtful expression. They appear relaxed and engaged in a quiet moment together.

Scene from the film Youngblood of a hockey player in a blue and yellow jersey skating on an ice rink.

Scene from the film Slanted. A person looks up at a wall displaying large portraits of girls wearing crowns.

Scene from the film Undertone. A person wearing headphones is illuminated by red light, looking intently forward. The image is dark and focused on the face.

This month’s Don’t-Miss Indies covers all the bases: hockey, neurotic romance, perfectly timed Friday the 13th scares & more.

Read the full list, then show your support at the movie theater: bit.ly/4lsy1aI

✍: Cortney Matz

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Let’s hear it for the women on International Women’s Day. 🎤 #SpiritAwards #FilmIndependent

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At the 41st #SpiritAwards, ‘Esta Isla (This Island)’ took home the John Cassavetes Award, which is given to the best feature made for under $1M. 🇵🇷

Relive the moment here: bit.ly/4aVHrI1

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Raise your hand if you're still crying over the Globe Theatre scene in ‘Hamnet’. 🙋

Watch the full #FiPresents Evening With… Chloé Zhao moderated by Regina King here: bit.ly/4cVCJv9

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Great panel discussion with Joe Burke and Oliver Cooper at Film Independent Tuesday night. We love their movie BURT, which they made in Los Angeles for just $7,000.⁠ If you’re in the LA area, catch the movie at Laemmle Royal on Monday March 2!⁠
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Ganadores de los Spirit Awards 2026.

🏆🎞️ 🪶🇺🇸🧚‍♀️ Palmarés #SpiritAwards2026 | #SueñosDeTrenes y #Adolescencia 🇬🇧 triunfan en los 41º Spirit Awards con 3 y 4 premios respectivamente www.filmindependent.org/press-releas... vía @filmindependent.org

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Join us in person February 24, 7:30pm @ Film Independent HQ. FREE FOR HV & FI MEMBERS @filmindependent.org

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#JamesSweeney & #DylanOBrien, #KekePalmer attend the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards on 15/2/26 in #LosAngeles, #California. #HollywoodCiak
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#KirstenDunst & #JessePlemons, #ZoeyDeutch @ the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards on 15/2/26 in #LosAngeles, #California. #HollywoodCiak
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Rose Byrne Wins Spirit Award, Says ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ Character “Could Only Exist” in an Indie Film Accepting the award for best lead performance, the actress added, "I'm from Australia, and it's really all independent film there."

Rose Byrne Wins Independent Spirit Award, Says 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' Character "Could Only Exist" in an Indie Film
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2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards Hosted by Ego Nwodim, Sunday, February 15, 2026: The 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards are in Hollywood and streaming LIVE on IMDb and Film Independent's YouTube channels. Celebrating the… #FilmIndependent #SpiritAwards #IndependentFilm #Hollywood #EgoNwodim

Watched this FANTASTIC Film Independent film last night - "Sovereign" about a father played brilliantly by Nick Offerman, Jacob Tremblay and Dennis Quaid. Beautifully written and directed by Christian Swegal. #independent #film #FilmIndependent #Filmsky #Scriptsky

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Episodic Lab - Film Independent Designed to support writers with original long-form episodic projects, Film Independent’s Episodic Lab will accept a diverse group of 6–8 writers or

🚨 UPCOMING DEADLINE! Apps for the #FilmIndependent Episodic Lab are due MON, FEB 2.

👉 Writers with original long-form episodic projects, apply now for personalized feedback from industry experts: bit.ly/EpisodicLab

Plus, one #FiFellow will be awarded the $20k Sloan grant!

Chloé Zhao Becomes Only Second Female Filmmaker Nominated Twice for Best Director 'Hamnet' director Chloe Zhao, who previously won for directing 'Nomadland,' now joins an Oscar club that previously only included Jane Campion.

So proud of #FiFellow Chloé Zhao (Screenwriting Lab ‘11), who has received two #Oscar nominations for ‘Hamnet’: Best Director Adapted Screenplay! 👏

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Get to know some of the winners of the 2025 Film Incubator Program.

#MeetTheFutureOfFilm #FilmIndependent #HVArtsHub #HieronyVision #HVFilmIncubator #UltraMicroBudgetFilmmaking #UltraMicroBudget #Storytelling #10x10 #Microbudget #Cinema #Filmmaking #Community #IndependentFilm

Poster for 2025 film, Sheepdog, starring Vondie Curtis Hall and Steven Grayhm

#nw SHEEPDOG (2025) - #FilmIndependent screener

Not sure I can hang til 11-ish but I'm at least going to get started on this one

TY #FilmIndependent for inviting me to this second special screening of #KristenStewart’s #TheChronologyOfWater. Seeing it again made me so emotional. I’m reading Lidia’s book now and to see KS take her words & turn it into poetry in motion is astonishing. Icing on cake: #DakotaFanning moderated.

#FilmIndependent Director of Artist Development, Angela Lee was so thrilled to be there for the #TIFF premiere of #FiFellow Eimi Imanishi's 'Nomad Shadow'! ❤️

Artist Development and our Fiscal Sponsorship program are proud to have supported Eimi and the project.

Gina Prince-Bythewood to Keynote 2025 Film Independent Forum

Gina Prince‑Bythewood headlines the 2025 Film Independent Forum as keynote, with Lena Waithe. The event runs Sept 26‑27 at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. Read more: getnews.me/gina-prince-bythewood-to... #filmindependent #gina