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Read the Newest MovieMaker Magazine Article on NFMLA's InFocus: Female Cinema!
MovieMaker Magazine has featured NFMLA's March Film Festival film makers in their newest article. Read more information about the filmmakers and films, provided by the filmmakers, as well as NFMLA interviews. Check out the full feature on MovieMaker magazine's website: The article includes our taped interviews with these…
The Filmmaker’s Guide to Debt Financing: What to Know When Taking On Loans
This no-nonsense guide to debt financing for indie filmmakers explains when to use loans, how to structure them, and common mistakes to avoid. If you’ve ever tried to pull together a financing plan for an indie film, you know it can feel a bit like assembling a puzzle where half the pieces are missing. One minute, you’re…
The Independent Producer’s Guide to Successful Film Distribution
Are you a beginner at distribution deals? This article will teach you about deal types, negotiation tips, common mistakes, and how a producer's rep can help protect your film and profits. Film distribution is the bridge between making your movie and getting it seen by audiences. It's how your work moves from a private…
Attn: POC Writers! RISE Fellowship application window open til June 30!
Less than two weeks left -- are you ready to RISE? RISE - Year 3. Applications open on Coverfly now through June 30th. Rideback RISE is a non-profit accelerator dedicated to supporting mid-career POC artists and creators to create commercial film and television across genres. Storytellers (“Fellows”) gain access to an…
Filmmakers and Writers: Film Independent Is Accepting Applications!
Check out Film Independent’s latest programs, Project Involve and The Screen Writing Lab. Applications are open now through September. Project Involve 2026 For 30 years and counting, Project Involve has been Film Independent's most vital and impactful program. Film Independent is proud to be a leader in the ongoing mission…

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🎟️ Box Office Breakdown: Eli…oh, wow that’s low for Pixar…
The Dailies reports on the latest box office news from this week. 28 Years Later (Sony Pictures) 🐉 How to Train Your Dragon: (Wk 2) $37M domestic weekend (-56%), $160.5M domestic total, $358.2M global. Universal's live-action remake stays strong despite a steeper second-frame drop than its animated predecessors. 🧟‍♂️ 28…
Copyright laws didn't anticipate AI/LLMs - will copyright soon be meaningless?
This ruling in favor of Anthropic’s claim that the fair use doctrine allows for use of copyrighted materials to train large language models (LLMs) is either a very narrow view of “fair use”—OR points to the idea that copyright laws just didn’t anticipate LLMs. Lawyer friends— Will copyright laws be amended to address LLMs?…
Introduce Yourself!
Welcome to the Production Lot, EP's online community for production professionals! It's time to join the conversation and introduce yourself to the community! This is a great way to get to know your fellow community members and let them know all about you. To get you started, tell us a bit about yourself by answering the…
NFMLA Virtual Conversation | Feature Film Executive Producing with Niels Juul
Join us for a virtual conversation with Niels Juul, executive producer of notable films such as “THE IRISHMAN,” “KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON,” and “FERRARI”! These films have collectively received over 20 Oscar® nominations from the Academy, winning and earning numerous additional awards and accolades from the Golden Globe…
Customize your profile for job seeking, mentorship, networking and more!
Welcome to the Production Lot! Now that you've joined the community, we want you to get the most out of your member profile. Building out your member profile will help others get to know you–from expanding your network, to finding mentorship or career opportunities. Think of it as your IMDB, LinkedIn and resume, all rolled…
Did the Haunting 28 Years Later Trailer Convince You to Head to Theaters this Weekend?
Danny Boyle and Alex Garland have teamed up for the next installment of the 28 Days Later franchise. Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes star in 28 Years Later, the first installment in a planned trilogy. The film's trailer (below) became the #1 video on YouTube and in 48 hours had over 10 million views,…
Get to Know our Member Spotlight: Nikki Sass
Each month we highlight a Production Lot member through our Member Spotlights, which include a featured position on the Production Lot homepage and a Q&A to help the rest of our community get to know our Spotlight member better. This month we’re highlighting Nikki Sass! Meet Nikki Sass Nikki Sass is based in Los Angeles…
Filmmakers and Writers: Film Independent Is Accepting Applications!
Check out Film Independent’s latest programs, Project Involve and The Screen Writing Lab. Applications are open now through September. Project Involve 2026 For 30 years and counting, Project Involve has been Film Independent's most vital and impactful program. Film Independent is proud to be a leader in the ongoing mission…
Attn: POC Writers! RISE Fellowship application window open til June 30!
Less than two weeks left -- are you ready to RISE? RISE - Year 3. Applications open on Coverfly now through June 30th. Rideback RISE is a non-profit accelerator dedicated to supporting mid-career POC artists and creators to create commercial film and television across genres. Storytellers (“Fellows”) gain access to an…
Check out photos of our NFMLA June Film Festival!
Thank you to everyone who attended our June Film Festival this past Saturday! It was an amazing time as we highlighted LGBTQ+ cinema and enjoyed a performance from the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles! 😁 You can find more photos of the event on our website below! We hope to see you at one of our future events! Check out all…

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NFMLA Virtual Conversation | Feature Film Executive Producing with Niels Juul
Join us for a virtual conversation with Niels Juul, executive producer of notable films such as “THE IRISHMAN,” “KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON,” and “FERRARI”! These films have collectively received over 20 Oscar® nominations from the Academy, winning and earning numerous additional awards and accolades from the Golden Globe…
Filmmakers and Writers: Film Independent Is Accepting Applications!
Check out Film Independent’s latest programs, Project Involve and The Screen Writing Lab. Applications are open now through September. Project Involve 2026 For 30 years and counting, Project Involve has been Film Independent's most vital and impactful program. Film Independent is proud to be a leader in the ongoing mission…
Welcome to the Production Lot: New member quick start guide.
Welcome to the Production Lot! This community is a central hub to ask questions, find answers, promote your work, share feedback and offer tips to your industry colleagues. We're excited to have you here and want you to get the most out of every minute you spend with us. Here's a quick-guide to get you started: 🚀 Become a…
New York Expands Film & Television Incentive Program to $800M in Effort to Keep Production in the US
New York's newly-signed 2025-2026 State budget transforms film and TV production incentives, offering up to 30% tax credits and an $800M funding cap to compete with global markets. The global production landscape is more competitive than ever, with international jurisdictions like the UK, Canada, and Australia offering…
NFMLA Monthly Film Festival - July 12th, 2025 | InFocus: Canadian Cinema
We're thrilled to announce our July 2025 Monthly festival, which includes its annual InFocus: Canadian Cinema program, spotlighting independent Canadian storytellers with support from Telefilm Canada and the Québec Government Office in Los Angeles, and community partnership with its longstanding partner, the Consulate…
🚨 New GRANT opportunity for independent filmmakers: Docs, features, shorts & web series.
The application window is now open for the Roy W. Dean Film Grant – Summer 2025! The grant is open to documentaries, narrative features, short films and web series budgeted at $500,000 or less. Films can be at any stage of production. The winner will receive a cash prize of $3,500 and $20,000+ in donated film products and…
#WriteInclusion Factsheets: Tips for Accurate Representation
The stories and characters TV writers create impact popular culture narratives, entertain audiences, and change minds. That’s why TTIE has partnered with a number of social justice researchers and organizations to produce #WriteInclusion Factsheets: Tips for Authentic Representation. While these factsheets could never…
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Member Spotlight

Nikki Sass is Los Angeles-based with over 16 years of experience in set decoration on large union productions, including as a draper, dresser, and painter. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting and interior design and formal training in fresco and antique restoration in Italy. Nikki specializes in creating objects for fantasy and sci-fi projects, as well as historically accurate reproductions.

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NFMLA Virtual Conversation | Feature Film Executive Producing with Niels Juul
Join us for a virtual conversation with Niels Juul, executive producer of notable films such as “THE IRISHMAN,” “KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON,” and “FERRARI”! These films have collectively received over 20 Oscar® nominations from the Academy, winning and earning numerous additional awards and accolades from the Golden Globe…
NFMLA Film Festival | InFocus: Canadian Cinema
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) hosts its July Monthly festival, which includes its annual InFocus: Canadian Cinema program, spotlighting independent Canadian storytellers with support from Telefilm Canada and the Québec Government Office in Los Angeles, and community partnership with its longstanding partner, the…

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