The 2013 New York International Shorts Film Festival, taking place at the Landmark Sunshine Cinema (143 East Houston), is officially open for entry!  All entries must meet the guidelines stated in the Entry Requirements section of the NY Shorts Fest website (also listed below).  The early deadline is quickly approaching on December 07, 2012 – click [...]

Tribeca invites you to the first in a monthly series of conversations exploring the Future of Film, held at The Varick Room at Tribeca Cinemas. Similar to Tribeca’s Future of Film blog, the discussion series will focus on important topics of the day, beginning with digital filmmaking, web storytelling, film funding, theatrical innovations, actors as directors, and more. This month’s topic: As the [...]

92YTribeca will screen the progressive, timely documentary drama Young Lakota which explores the tumultuous subject of Planned Parenthood this Wednesday, October 10, 2012 as part of The Flaherty film series. Lipschutz and Roesenblatt will be in attendance for a post screening discussion. The audience is then invited to continue the discussion over drinks at Cafe [...]

Head Games is no game. The balancing act between entertainment and personal health teeters on the edge for so many gifted athletes in the developed world it’s difficult for any one person to draw the line when it comes to the serious subject of head injury. Medical experts and loved ones of athletes would agree [...]

The Los Angeles International Short Film Festival (LA Shorts Fest), now in its 16th year, announced its 2012 lineup, comprising some 250 short films selected from more than 1000 worldwide entries. Representing the work of filmmakers from 23 countries and featuring star-studded casts, the selected films will screen in 38 themed programs, September 6-13, at [...]

Kickstarter plays a double-edged sword role in being a site popular enough that millions use it daily for their projects and yet the greatest resource to help you stand out in a crowd of passionate people looking for a big break. Bill Glassclock seems to be the standout of the day in our eyes, his [...]

Looking for more independent film in the Richmond, VA area?  Well, you’re in luck! There’s a new indie film series coming to the Firehouse of Richmond, Virginia this fall. On Screen/In Person will be bringing independent American films to the Firehouse for a screening followed by a Q&A session with the filmmaker. The new series is a collaboration [...]

The Accolade is unique; it is an awards competition, not a traditional film festival. Awards go to those filmmakers, television producers, videographers and new media creators who produce fresh, standout productions. It is a showcase for cinematic gems and unique voices.  The Accolade invites entries from filmmakers, television producers, videographers and new media creators for its [...]

It is no secret that the liquid assets of the independent film industry are fairly underwhelming compared to its Hollywood counterpart.  In order to trump raw dollars and cents, those choosing to call themselves independent directors, producers, and distributors must continually innovate their approach in order to stay on the cusp of growing standards of [...]

IndieWire and Camden International Film Festival are teaming up to provide a cash prize to one lucky filmmaker during their Points North Pitch contest.  Read the full press release below: The Camden International Film Festival has made a mark as one of the leading regional documentary film festivals in the United States, not only screening [...]