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WIF Fellowship applications are OPEN NOW!
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¦
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š Indie film has buyers, but not enough movies?
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¦
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The Indie Filmmaker's Guide to Tax Credits & Incentives in 2026
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¦
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2027 Spirit Awards submissions are now open - through 9/29!
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¦
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š® Gaming is struggling. But its movies arenāt.
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¦
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Washington Filmworks - Small Budget Production Initiative Applications Open Aug. 17-24
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¦
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NFMLA Film Festival | InFocus: International Animation
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¦
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Welcome to the Production Lot: New Member Quick Start Guide.
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¦