TODAY is the deadline to join as a #FiMember and be eligible to watch nominated titles and vote for the winners of the 2025 Film Independent #SpiritAwards! Starting the final week of this month, watch this year's nominees from the comfort of your home. If you admire diversity, innovation, curiosity and uniqueness of vision on screen, it is your duty to join or renew as a Member and vote. 🏆 Don’t wait—join or renew NOW: https://lnkd.in/dE8xnhDk
Film Independent
Musicians
Los Angeles, California 104,344 followers
Our mission is to champion creative independence in visual storytelling and support a community of artists.
About us
At Film Independent our mission is to champion creative independence in visual storytelling and support a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation and uniqueness of vision. Film Independent helps filmmakers make their movies, builds an audience for their projects and works to diversify the film industry. Film Independent’s Board of Directors, filmmakers, staff, and constituents, is comprised of an inclusive community of individuals across ability, age, ethnicity, gender, race and sexual orientation. Anyone passionate about film can become a Member, whether you are a filmmaker, industry professional or a film lover. Film Independent produces the Spirit Awards, the annual celebration honoring artist-driven films and recognizing the finest achievements of American independent filmmakers. Film Independent also produces Film Independent Presents a year-round, weekly program that offers unique cinematic experiences for the Los Angeles creative community and the general public. With over 250 annual screenings and events, Film Independent provides access to a network of like-minded artists who are driving creativity in the film industry. Film Independent’s Artist Development program offers free Labs for selected writers, directors, producers and documentary filmmakers and presents year-round networking opportunities. Project Involve is Film Independent’s signature program dedicated to fostering the careers of talented filmmakers from communities traditionally underrepresented in the film industry.
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http://www.filmindependent.org
External link for Film Independent
- Industry
- Musicians
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1981
- Specialties
- Filmmaking, Entertainment, Creative resources, and Film Festival
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5670 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, California, US
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⏳ Time is running out! Tomorrow is the deadline to join as a #FilmIndependent Member with nominee screening and voting privileges for the 2025 Film Independent #SpiritAwards. Since its scrappy beginnings as an upstart awards show 40 years ago, the Spirit Awards has been about one thing above all: artist-driven storytelling. One look at this year's nominees is a reminder of how far we have come and how steadfast we remain. 🏆 Join or renew by TOMORROW Wednesday, December 18: https://lnkd.in/dE8xnhDk
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This year, we celebrated four extraordinary decades of Film Independent. Today, we continue to empower and spotlight the voices and leadership of storytellers whose work changes the way that audiences perceive the world and each other. Please consider supporting #FilmIndependent with an end of year gift and help us continue our important work championing fearless, innovative and underrepresented voices. 🎞️ 💝 #Donate today and learn more about the impact of your gift in our Impact Report— links in bio!
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🚨 Deadline approaching! The Non-Member deadline for the Documentary Story Lab is coming up on Monday, December 16! Want to develop your feature #documentary? Learn more + apply now: https://bit.ly/DocLab24
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🌟 It’s the final Weekend to Join. Watch. Vote! Join as a #FilmIndependent Member by Wednesday, December 18 to be eligible to watch nominees and vote for the winners of the 40th Film Independent #SpiritAwards. 🏆 This year's nominees are another pristine snapshot of artist-driven storytelling taking place across the mediums of film and television, and we're asking for your voice. Don't wait! Join or renew today: https://lnkd.in/gPM6FJ58
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An important message from our President, Josh Welsh: Get into the season of giving and help us continue our 40th Anniversary celebration! As the year closes, we hope you’ll consider making an end-of-year gift to support #FilmIndependent and our important work. Every donation helps us sustain our programs dedicated to championing bold, original storytellers. 🎁 #Donate today and learn more about the impact of your gift in our Annual Impact Report: https://bit.ly/3Zu8gMn
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💝 It's that time of year, and if you're looking for a thoughtful holiday #gift for a filmmaker or film lover in your life OR a loved one who seems to have everything...we'd like to suggest the unique experience of #FiMembership! If you’re already a Member, you know year-round perks include hundreds of screenings, Q&As, education events, Artist Development opportunities and more. It’s a great gift for anyone passionate about artist-driven storytelling! One of the best one is that anyone joins or renews December 18 will have the opportunity to vote for the winners of the 2025 Film Independent #SpiritAwards. They’ll get to watch nominated titles and cast their votes. The Gift of Membership is sure to be a hit for them (or for you!) this holiday season. Learn more: https://bit.ly/FiMGift
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ICYMI: Watch the 40th Anniversary #SpiritAwards Nominees announcement, and get ready to Join. Watch. Vote! bit.ly/3OEpz8w
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⏰ Time is ticking! The Non-Member deadline for the Documentary Story Lab is almost here! This lab helps directors hone their story as they dive into the editing phase of their feature #documentary. Over the period of one week, #Fellows will attend multiple workshops and sessions with industry experts, get one-on-one support from an experienced Creative Advisor and Editing Advisor and pitch their project to industry executives. 🎬 Learn more + apply today: https://bit.ly/DocLab24
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Join us online Tuesday, December 10 for Crafting Your Distribution & Marketing Plan! 🎬💭 Learn how to market and distribute your indie film from distribution expert Jon Reiss (author, ‘Think Outside The Box Office’) who will cover topics including: setting goals early, identifying and connecting with your audiences, branding and choosing the best paths for your release. Save your seat now!