independent film

FILM CRASH Film Festival & Screenplay Competition Returns to West LA for its 40th Year

Film Crash Festival returns for its landmark 40th year to West LA to celebrate independent filmmaking and connect creatives.

1 month ago

SBIFF: “ELECTRA” filmmakers Hala Matar & Daryl Wein Discuss Their New Thriller

Filmmakers Hala Matar & Daryl Wein discuss their film "Electra", Matar's directorial debut and the first female featrure filmmaker from…

2 months ago

SBIFF: “SUZE” writer/directors Linsey Stewart & Dane Clark Redefine a Coming-of-Age Comedy

The writer/directors of the new comedy SUZE expand categories of "coming-of-age" and buddy comedies in their new film, which had…

2 months ago

Film Independent announces 2024 Independent Spirit Awards Nominees

Film Independent has announced the nominees for the 38th annual Independent Spirit Awards to be held next month in Santa…

3 months ago

Review: Philippines’ Oscar Entry “The Missing” Beautifully and Creatively Explores Trauma

The Philippines' entry for the Oscars follows a mouthless protagonist in an animated study of childhood trauma as he regains…

5 months ago

LA’s Artistic Community Supports Transgender Film MONICA at Redbird

People gathered in Redbird’s Garden to support a special cause: funding the awards campaign for the transgender film, "Monica."

5 months ago

Indigenous Stories Put “InFocus”

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles celebrated Indigenous stories from different cultures around the globe in short film and feature presentations.

5 months ago