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09/02/2021

One year ago today, Parasite made history by winning 4 Oscars: Best Original Screenplay, Best International Feature, Best Director, and the climactic Best Picture. Cheers to the cast and crew for this outstanding film!

What movies are you looking forward to seeing at the 2021 Academy Awards?

09/02/2021

Happy February, aka Black History Month! We’re celebrating by spotlighting some incredible Black filmmakers all month long. First up, JORDAN PEELE - the king of the social thriller.

Show these artists some love, and let us know who you’d like us to feature!

30/01/2021

We are so grateful to all the drive-in theaters that are offering awesome programming during the pandemic! From premieres to virtual Q&As to food delivered to your car window, we are loving the chance to continue experiencing films in this way. What are some of your favorite local drive-ins? Tag them in the comments!

19/01/2021

WE’RE BACK!! Happy New Year! We’ve been away practicing self-care, isolating at home, and working on some fun new projects. In short, we have a LOT of exciting things coming in 2021! We can’t wait to share what’s in store, so stay tuned! 🥳🎈✨

26/10/2020

We are pleased to announce THE FALL is continuing its festival circuit! We are honored to have this film selected as a semi-finalist in the Student LA Film Awards. Congrats to everyone involved!

Learn more about LAFA here: https://www.lafilmawards.net/

04/10/2020

It's been HOT here in Los Angeles...what better way to beat the heat than with a cold drink and a movie!

Here are some of the best streaming sites to watch your summer indie favorites:

A common, but frustrating scenario: your friend recommends this little-known film you "HAVE" to watch, and you can't find it anywhere. Or, you've run through the Netflix "Top 10 in the US Today" list...

02/10/2020

Happy Female Filmmaker Friday, friends! You know her, you love her - this week's spotlight is on French filmmaker Agnès Varda. She was a pioneer of French New Wave Cinema, a genre dominated by men in the 60s. Through documentary realism and an experimental style, Varda's films provide social commentary and address a host of feminist issues.

She has received an honorary Palm d'Or, an Academy Honorary Award and a Golden Lion, among other accolades and nominations. Many of her films, both documentaries and features, focus on protagonists from marginalized groups. Varda described her own style as "cinécriture" or "cinematic writing" and came from a background in photography, lending to her visual style.

Your watchlist:
VARDA BY AGNÈS (2019) - stream on The Criterion Channel
FACES PLACES (2017) - stream on Kanopy or rent
CLEO FROM 5 TO 7 (1962) - stream on HBO, The Criterion Channel or Kanopy

29/09/2020

Film is a beautiful way to honor a person's life and legacy. Check out these titles to learn more about some truly inspirational leaders we've lost this year.

This year, we've lost some truly inspirational members of society: champions for change in politics, civil rights, the entertainment industry and beyond. Film is an incredible way to learn more about...

19/09/2020

Check out this infographic about how to support indie films from home! Even when theaters are open, indie films often struggle in the box office or don't get a theatrical release to begin with. Stay updated with indie film news, donate to emerging indie filmmakers, and be sure to tell your friends about your favorites!

19/09/2020

So heartbroken to hear about RBG. She was a brilliant woman, a true champion of gender equality, and a role model to all. May she rest in power!

The documentary RBG is streaming on Hulu if you’re interested in learning more about her life and legacy. We know what we’ll be re-watching this weekend 💜

18/09/2020

Happy Female Filmmaker Friday! Give it up for Mira Nair this week: with a host of shorts, documentaries and features under her belt, Nair is an internationally recognized Indian American filmmaker. She depicts aspects of Indian culture and society with an eye for educating international audiences. Her debut feature film, SALAAM BOMBAY! (1988) was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Nair is the first of only five women to ever receive the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, for MONSOON WEDDING (2001). She releases projects under her production company, Mirabai Films, which also established an annual filmmaker's lab dedicated to supporting screenwriters and directors in East Africa and India.

Your weekend watchlist:
QUEEN OF KATWE (2016) - stream on Disney+ or rent on your favorite service
MONSOON WEDDING (2001) - stream on Peacock (free with ads)
K**A SUTRA: A TALE OF LOVE (1996) - stream on Vudu or Tubi (both free with ads)

MISSISSIPPI MASALA (1991) and SALAAM BOMBAY! (1988) are great picks too, if you can find them!

16/09/2020

Watch from the comfort of your couch. Or, you know, on your phone using your neighbor's wifi. We won't judge how you watch indie films, but you might want to check out these streaming sites! 🎥

A common, but frustrating scenario: your friend recommends this little-known film you "HAVE" to watch, and you can't find it anywhere. Or, you've run through the Netflix "Top 10 in the US Today" list...

14/09/2020

Just thinking about this adorable photo from our first rehearsal for THE FALL! We made fresh orange juice that morning and really got into how each character complements the other. How good were Kaitlyn and Henrie in the film?? ☺️🌱

11/09/2020

The American Cinematheque is hosting an AWESOME symposium next weekend with some of our favorite filmmakers! It's a partnership with TCM's Women Make Film series, featuring Cheryl Dunye, Debra Granik, Amy Seimetz and Lulu Wang in a discussion of their unique experiences in a rapidly changing industry.

RSVP and details here!

A companion to new TCM documentary series WOMEN MAKE FILM, this symposium of women directors explores the art & craft of filmmaking. Zoom Q&A on 9/19!

11/09/2020

Happy Female Filmmaker Friday, folks! This week, we're taking a look at Mary Harron, an icon of the horror/thriller genre. A former music journalist who directed her first film at age 43, Harron's career has spanned over 2 decades and includes both film and television credits.

Harron is known to deal with controversial subject matter such as sexual liberation and serial murder, often writing biographical films or adapting novels. However, her style is unique in that she does not put emphasis on gore and violence. Her latest film, CHARLIE SAYS (2018), is about the women who committed the Manson murders. You can also catch her recent miniseries ALIAS GRACE (2017) on Netflix. Harron is a member of Film Fatales, a women's independent film collective.

Your movie watchlist:
CHARLIE SAYS (2018) - stream on Showtime
THE NOTORIOUS BETTIE PAGE (2005) - rent on Amazon Prime or free with Cinemax trial
AMERICAN PSYCHO (2000) - stream on Netflix or Peacock (free with ads)

04/09/2020

It's time for another spotlight! Cristina Gallego is a Colombian writer, director and producer. She is a frequent collaborator with her ex-husband Ciro Guerra, and the two co-directed global film festival winner BIRDS OF PASSAGE in 2018.

Gallego's films have often been chosen as Colombia's entry to the Academy Awards for Best Foreign Film. Her work has offered a nuanced portrayal of indigenous communities in Colombia and tells stories that would otherwise be forgotten.

Your watchlist:
BIRDS OF PASSAGE (2018) - stream on HBO
RUBEN BLADES IS NOT MY NAME (2018) - stream on HBO and Kanopy
SISTER OF MINE (2017) - stream on Amazon Prime

03/09/2020

So cool! Lots of great production companies involved. Who else is excited about this?

Altavod, a new platform pledging to help indie filmmakers more easily distribute and profit from their movies, launched Wednesday. The company’s founders say that it will allow moviemakers to…

02/09/2020

Turner Classic Movies Presents: WOMEN MAKE FILM

Tuesday evenings, TCM is highlighting female directors from around the world with an hour-long series episode and accompanying films. They are expected to be obscure and revelatory, so you won't want to miss it!

Learn more and view the schedule:

Turner Classic Movies invites you on an epic journey through cinema. 14 weeks. 120 years of filmmaking. Featuring over 100 directors from around the globe. Plus, the US television premiere of the 14-part docuseries Women Make Film: A New Road Movie Through Cinema.

02/09/2020

Here's our shortlist of our favorite organizations working to support Black filmmakers and creatives!

Like their pages here:
Black Film Allegiance
The Black Women Film Network
Cast and Crew of Color.org
Black Public Media
Arts Administrators of Color Network
Black Hollywood Education Resource Center-BHERC
Sphinx Organization
Black Art Futures Fund
Black Trans Femmes in the Arts

In times of social unrest such as this, we're reminded more than ever that art matters. Our voices, our murals, our films, our performances and our shared sense of artistic community are integral to...

29/08/2020

Happy Female Filmmaker Friday :) Meet Lulu Wang, a writer, director and producer who is most known for her recent A24 release, THE FAREWELL. The feature has received major film festival recognition, a Golden Globe, two Indie Spirit Awards and many more accolades for its emotional portrayal of the differences between western and Chinese family values.

Wang studied music and literature in college before deciding to become a filmmaker. Since then, she has also directed many award-winning short films and co-founded the production company Flying Box Productions. Her anticipated next project is said to be "very grounded science fiction."

Your watchlist:
THE FAREWELL (2019) - stream on Amazon Prime or Kanopy
POSTHUMOUS (2014) - stream on Amazon Prime or free with ads on Vudu

26/08/2020

We get it, it's easy to feel restless in quarantine. If you're looking for ways to stay creative remotely, check out our new blog post! We've also got recommendations on where to stream indie films from your couch.

Every day can feel the same when you're an unemployed creative in quarantine. Production has stalled, companies aren't hiring freelancers, and even a trip to your favorite local theater is...

21/08/2020

It's Female Filmmaker Friday again! Give it up for Gina Prince-Bythewood, a writer/director who has been creating personal, character-driven stories since 2000. A champion of authentic representation in the industry, she went from being a writer on TV shows about Black families to becoming the first Black woman to make a comic book film.

Here's your weekend watchlist:
THE OLD GUARD (2020) - stream on Netflix
BEYOND THE LIGHTS (2014) - stream on Kanopy, rent on Amazon Prime
LOVE & BASKETBALL (2000) - rent on Amazon Prime or your favorite streaming service

18/08/2020

Check out these production companies that we LOVE!

We all know it: content is king. Whether you're in marketing, advertising, film production, or internet stardom, production companies are where the magic happens. Here are some of our favorite indie...

18/08/2020

Happy Female Filmmaker Friday! This week, we're spotlighting JOSEPHINE DECKER, a writer, director and actress known for her experimental style.

Here's your weekend watchlist:
SHIRLEY (2020) - stream on Hulu
MADELINE'S MADELINE (2018) - stream on Kanopy and Amazon Prime
THOU WAST MILD AND LOVELY (2014) - stream on Kanopy or rent on Amazon Prime

04/08/2020

*NEW BLOG POST ALERT!* Check out our shortlist of the best indie films on Netflix, Hulu and Prime that you can stream ASAP. Let us know which ones you enjoy!

A list of our favorite indie films available to stream now on Netflix, Hulu and Prime.

01/08/2020

We still can't get over the beautiful poster design for THE FALL. Check out the *updated* version with our awards listed! Shoutout to Josie Blumencwejg for the art 🙌🌱

Like, comment and share to support independent filmmakers and artists!

31/07/2020

We are proud to announce that THE FALL was selected as a finalist in the First-Time Filmmaker Sessions held last week! Out of 108 films in the programme, we are thrilled to have this honor. Thank you Lift-Off Global Network!

Watch the film if you haven't yet here: https://vimeo.com/414323579

31/07/2020

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30/07/2020

21/07/2020

Another festival update! THE FALL is in this month's edition of the First-Time Filmmaker Sessions hosted by Lift-Off Global Network. Check out the other contestants in Programme 2 and vote for THE FALL below!

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