Film Independent Inc

Membership, education and programming services film independent is an open-access membership organization with 8,176 members in fy24, from 49 states and 63 countries. To our members we offer robust educational and film programming.-film independent presents screening series (158 unique events, audience of 16,347)-the directors close-up (conversations on the art of directing with the year's top filmmakers (online)-film independent forum (conference for working independent producers on the business of filmmaking (in person). -global media makers is a robust program serving mid-career filmmakers from around the world, providing mentorship, masterclasses and community building. Each year a group of 20-30 filmmakers travel to los angeles for a 5-6 week residency, and film independent staff and mentors also travel abroad throughout the year, engaging with emerging filmmaking communities in different parts of the world.-year-round workshops on specific topics of interest to filmmakers and film lovers alike (in person and online)

2023 film independent spirit awardsthe premiere awards show celebrating the best of independent film and television, the film independent spirit awards shines a light on filmmakers whose work embodies uniqueness of vision, original, provocative subject matter, diversity, and economy of means. For over 40 years this show has done more than any other single event to put independent film on the cultural map and in the public consciousness. The spirit awards exemplifies the work of talented emerging and established talent, supports deia in the awards space, and celebrates the best of fiction and non-fiction work in both film and television.- online screening of nominated films and shows for members (@ 65 titles)- voting members of film independent: 8,176- in-person award show: 1,200 attendees