Crowdfunding comes at a time when the film industry needs the support of their fans the most. As a result passionate filmmakers like those of SEED: The Untold Story may still bring hidden stories to life, from a small inspiration to a full grown idea. Although this project has reached its goal, the final hours [...]

If we had to describe Slamdance in 30 seconds, and also in animation, we’re fairly certain it would look EXACTLY like this (with possible lasers, explosions, and a marching band). Check it out!

The short science-fiction film Anima explores the curiosity we all have about life after death. Through the lens of a neuroscientist we breach the barrier between our plane and the next and ultimately emerge enlightened, or do we? The director of Anima, Michael Stabile, along with his crew enjoyed a well-reception after their online premiere [...]

The Kickstarter creativity mill is churning once again, and we’ve been clued into a project that is definitely gaining some legs. The Shift, a multi-part film with heavy music influences, looks to explore our changing world with topical subjects and familiar characters. With change the North Star of this changing society, this film comes at [...]

From Monday, November 26th to Thursday, November 29th Director Jonathan Lisecki will be present for Q&A during the run of his film Gayby at reRun, presented by IFP! Presented in partnership with FilmWax, and on the heels of a two-week run at Manhattan’s Cinema Village, Jonathan Lisecki, recently named one of Out Magazine’s 100 Most [...]

Shirin Neshat, writer/director of the award-winning artistic commentary on Iranian gender culture Women Without Men, recently spoke with Artinfo.com about her role as an Iranian artist and leader in the art society. About ARTINFO: ARTINFO.com is the online destination of Louise Blouin Media, the world’s leading cultural media group. Our mission is to provide unparalleled access [...]

The Independent Filmmaker Project, more fondly known as IFP, has taken on an exciting project that aims to enhance the experience of filmmakers who choose the route of self-distribution.  As a distribution arm of the independent film industry, IndiePix would love nothing more than to help filmmakers share their creative visions with the niche or [...]

Periodically we feature a Kickstarter that is either closing in on or already in its home stretch, requiring a bit of a bump to finally get over the hill. But, every now and then, its nice to see the spirit of independent filmmaking overwhelmingly supported by people who appreciate the passion it takes to create [...]

The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP), the nation’s oldest and largest organization of independent filmmakers announced today the nominees for the Gotham Independent Film Awards™.  Signaling the kick-off to the film awards season, IFP’s Gotham Independent Film Awards™ nominations were given to a total of 26 films across six competitive categories for Best Feature, Best Documentary, [...]

While not independent film per say, democracy in its own right is the foundation on which speaking your mind through non-mainstream film was built (maybe the candidates can swing the cinephile vote with that reference). See democracy at work as the world will witness the second Presidential debate between incumbent Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt [...]