Film Organizations

Exhibitor and Distributor FAQ: Seattle's Northwest Film Forum

courtney — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Located in Seattle, the Northwest Film Forum (NWFF) is an invaluable resource for independent filmmakers in the Pacific Northwest, providing production grants and access to equipment and post-production facilities. The Film Forum also boasts a 364-day exhibition calendar of independent films, many of which are hard to come by at other theaters in the region.

Funder FAQ: Playboy's Surprising Mission

cristina — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Damned in the U.S.A. (1991)
Heart of the Matter (1994)
In the Family (2008)
The Most Dangerous Man in America (2010)
The Times of Harvey Milk (1984)
When Billy Broke His Head…. And Other Tales of Wonder (1999)

What do all these films have in common?

Struggle and Triumph for Haiti's Ciné Institute

cristina — Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

On January 12th, Haiti’s only professional film school, Ciné Institute, lost its main building in the massive earthquake that devastated the Port-au-Prince region.

10 to Watch in 2010... Plus Five Runners-Up

cristina — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Choosing The Independent's 10 to Watch is like trying to predict the future, or the stock market, or the weather in New England. The films on this list are in all stages of production and the filmmakers range from seasoned professionals to debut artists. So you might wonder how we named this particular group. How, exactly, does one go about predicting what 2010 has in store?

Film-Friendly State: Shooting in Utah

cristina — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600

From New Hampshire’s “no filming permits” policy to Michigan’s 42 percent tax credit, states are fighting to stay competitive with low-cost international filming locations — and each other. For filmmakers, this means a slew of incentive programs that might make financing your next film a bit easier.

Exhibitor FAQ: Enzian Theater

cristina — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:19:25 -0600

For 25 years, Orlando area audiences have flocked to the Enzian Theater to enjoy independent films in a unique atmosphere. Instead of the usual stadium seating, the intimate Maitland, Florida art house cinema has four floors with tables for two and four. In its front section, gorgeous purple velvet captains' chairs and couches with coffee tables claim the space.

Erin Trahan Named Interim Executive Director of Independent Media Publications

michele — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:00:34 -0500

As of October 15th, Managing Editor Erin Trahan will serve as the Interim Executive Director of Independent Media Productions (IMP), the nonprofit organization that oversees publication of www.independent-magazine.org.

2008 Awards Roundup for Independent Film

Nikki — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:32:00 -0600

Each winter as the calendar prepares to turn a new year, the independent film community takes stock. From the vast array of new and established film festivals and theatrical releases large and small, 2008 was a vibrant year in independent film. There is much to celebrate this New Year as the much-anticipated awards season has already kicked off.

ITVS: Has This Key Funding Partner Lost its Way?

mike — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:32:55 -0600

In 2007, filmmaker Joanna Rudnick learned that her application for funding from the Independent Television Service (ITVS) had been accepted. Rudnick, a first-time director, had applied for ITVS funding to finance the completion of her documentary In the Family, a look at women who are aware they carry a genetic predisposition to breast or ovarian cancer.

Health Insurance for Artists

vanessa — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:12:18 -0500

As freelancers, many members of the creative community -- writers, artists, and filmmakers -- often struggle to find the best health insurance for themselves and their families. Since artists typically do not work as employees, they are not eligible for insurance through a company. And it's not always an option to tag onto a partner's or parent's policy. But there are still plenty of options out there, if you know how to find them. Emerging and veteran artists may not realize that, in fact, they are eligible as artists to join certain organizations, and thus obtain a variety of more affordable health insurance options. So The Independent put together this list, broken down by state with the aim of helping artists learn their insurance options.