Film Independent

Membership, education and programming services Film Independent is an open-access membership organization with 8,185 members in 2022, from all 50 states and 54 countries. To our members we offer robust educational and Film programming.-film Independent presents screening series (190 unique events, audience of 33,841)-the directors close-up (conversations on the art of directing with the year's top filmmakers, in person and online)-film Independent forum (conference for working Independent producers on the business of filmmaking, in person and online)-year-round classes and workshops (free and paid programs on specific topics of interest to filmmakers and Film lovers alike, in person and online)

Artist developmentfilm Independent's artist development programs are incubators for the next generation of bold, original visual storytellers writers, directors and producers working in Film and television, fiction and non-fiction. Among the programs we offer:-project involve is a mentorship program that has supported over 900 filmmakers over the past 30 years, through individual mentorship, masterclasses and short Film production. At least 30 filmmakers participated in the program in fy22.-the filmmaker labs producing, screenwriting, episodic, documentary provide mentorship and training on the art of business of filmmaking, as well as robust feedback on filmmakers' current projects.-fast track is a highly curated Film financing market, designed to help producer-director teams advance their projects. Film Independent facilitates up to 60 meetings for fellows with top executives, financiers, packaging agents, distributors, production companies and others. -fiscal sponsorship allows participants to utilize the non-profit status of Film Independent to access grants from foundations, individual donations and government funding. At the end of fy22, fiscal sponsorship had approximately 300 active projects, with 98 of those joining the program between october 1, 2021 and september 30, 2022.-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.

2022 Film Independent spirit awardstelevised on ifc, the spirit awards celebrates the best of the year in Independent Film and television. Over the past 37 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 (@52 titles)-voting members of Film Independent: 8,185-in-person award show: 1,100 attendees