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Apparently indie film's oldest problem has just flipped. For years, the complaint was too many movies chasing too few buyers. Now, after a record $4.7B summer box office, dealmakers say distributors are hungry and there aren't enough distinctive, broadly commercial films to sell them. Why buyers are hungry: Two big recentā¦
Learn who qualifies, how much funding is actually available, and how it fits alongside the existing Program 4.0. On September 19, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom stood on the stage of the Television Academy in Hollywood and signed Assembly Bill 2319 into law, creating California's first standalone tax credit forā¦
The WIF Fellowship Program is committed to advancing the careers of women, nonbinary, and trans people across the industry. Apply now! The 2027 WIF Fellowship will run from June 2027 through May 2028 and includes five core components: 1. Community Building: Fellows will expand their network of peers, collaborators, andā¦
š¬ DocuSlate 2026 is in the Trades! š°āØ A huge thank you to our friend Matthew Carey and Deadline for covering our NFMLA DocuSlate 2026 Documentary Film Festival taking place on November 12th, 13th & 15th! š„šæ We have a thrilling lineup across seven film programs, featuring 12 documentary shorts and five documentary features!ā¦
š¬āØ A night of powerful stories and meaningful connections! NFMLAās InFocus: Veteran Cinema celebrated veteran filmmakers and the power of storytelling, featuring inspiring short films and the LA premiere of Wake. šŗšøā¤ļø
Mark your calendars for November 12ā15! š¬ Discover inspiring documentaries, Indigenous cinema, outdoor adventures, and independent storytelling at this monthās DocuSlate Film Festival and NFMLA screenings! š¬ November 12, 2026 ā DocuSlate Documentary Film Festival Day 1: Kicks off the festival with in-person and virtualā¦
Letterboxd is for sale ā and Intrinsic Entertainment Collaborative is organizing filmmakers, fans, and impact investors to bid on it together, so it stays owned by the community that made it what it is. Join Jon Reiss, Elizabeth Joyce, founder of Intrinsic Entertainment Collaborative, and Maida Lynn, independent filmā¦
š„šAttention student filmmakers! Thanks to the Golden Globe Foundation for once again offering free one-year memberships to NFMLA for greater-LA-based college and university students! šæDon't miss out on the chance to win access to over 36 film festivals, industry panels, and networking opportunities with creatives andā¦
š¬ NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) is thrilled to announce our annual NFMLA Film Festival InFocus: Veteran Cinema program! This year's selection features our "October Shorts" program, our InFocus: Veteran Cinema shorts, and the LA premiere of the feature film, Wake. These films tell authentic, insightful stories byā¦
Thank you to everyone who attended our September Film Festival on September 19th! It was an amazing time as we highlighted Latin & Hispanic Cinema from all over the world! You can check out more photos at the link below: https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/event_albums/nfmla-film-festival-september-19th-2026/ We hope to seeā¦
Learn how to compare tax credits, rebates and more, and why incentives are a key piece of an independent film's finance plan. For independent film producers,Ā incentives have become one of the most important tools in a film finance plan. With the rise of new and expanded production incentives around the globe, filmmakersā¦
Submit your film or TV series for consideration for the upcoming Film Independent Spirit Awards. The 42nd Film Independent Spirit Awards will take place on Saturday, March 6, 2027. TheĀ Film Independent Spirit AwardsĀ is an annual celebration honoring artist-driven films and groundbreaking new television series. Newā¦
Super Mario, Pedro Pascal inĀ 'The Last of Us,'Ā and Jack Black inĀ 'A Minecraft Movie' Hollywood is betting big on video game IP at a rough moment for the people who make the games. Last week alone, indie horror video gameĀ āTormented SoulsāĀ sold its film and TV rights, days after Universal scooped up 10 classic Atariā¦
Are you an emerging filmmaker in Washington? The Small Budget Production Initiative (SBP) incentive program supports Washington-led film projects with budgets between $20,000 and $1M. While fully funded projects can apply at any time, no funding is needed to apply during open application windows. If approved for theā¦
šļøWe are thrilled to announce our August Monthly Film Festival and annualĀ InFocus: International AnimationĀ program on August 15th, 2026, at the South Park Center in DTLA! The August 2026 Film FestivalĀ | InFocus: International Animation kicks off with shorts made in the US, then moves on to those made internationally, andā¦
Welcome to the Production Lot!Ā 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: š Become aā¦
The Documentary Producing Lab accepts projects in active development, production or post-production. Are you a documentary producer looking to advance your career in the entertainment industry? The Documentary Producing Lab is a week-long program providing advice and expertise on the craft and business of documentaryā¦
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 weāre highlighting Keith Murphy! Meet Keith Murphy Keith Murphy is a cameraā¦
Keith Murphy is a camera operator, Steadicam specialist, producer and director with nearly 40 years of experience in the industry. His recent credits include Vladimir, Twisted Metal, Fear Streat: Prom Queen and Fellow Travelers.
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