What's Happening

Satyajit Ray’s Days and Nights in the Forest Screens at the 63rd New York Film Festival

The 63rd New York Film Festival will feature Satyajit Ray’s Days and Nights in the Forest (Aranyer Din Ratri), newly restored in 4K with support from the Golden Globe Foundation. Screenings will take place on Sunday, September 28 at 11:45 AM, Thursday, October 2 at 3:15 PM, and Saturday, October 4 at 3:15 PM at Lincoln Center. A Rediscovered Masterwork First […]

Jill Godmilow, Acclaimed Documentarian, Professor, and Film Preservationist, Dies at 81

The Golden Globe Foundation joins the film community in mourning the passing of Jill Godmilow, acclaimed documentarian, author, preservationist, and professor emerita at the University of Notre Dame, whose groundbreaking work reshaped the landscape of documentary filmmaking. She died on September 15, 2025, at the age of 81. Born Joan Godmilow on November 23, 1943, […]

The Film Collaborative Compiles Upcoming Grant Opportunities for Filmmakers

The Film Collaborative (TFC), a Golden Globe Foundation grantee, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting independent filmmakers with distribution, education, and audience engagement strategies. As part of this mission, TFC has compiled a list of upcoming grant and fellowship opportunities designed to provide vital funding, mentorship, and resources to help creators bring their stories […]

Emerging Filmmakers to be Honored at Fine Cut Awards Ceremony at the Eagle Theatre

PBS SoCal’s Fine Cut Festival of Films is back for its 26th season, highlighting the best work from California student filmmakers. This year’s program drew over 430 submissions, with 33 finalists representing more than 50 schools across the state. On Tuesday, September 16, the festival will host its annual awards ceremony at the Eagle Theatre, where winners in Documentary, […]

Fall Festival to Highlight Burbank’s Creative Spirit with Support from Valley Cultural Foundation

Event Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT

The Burbank Cultural Arts Commission, in partnership with the Valley Cultural Foundation (VCF), presents the Starlight On Tour Fall Festival on Saturday, September 13 at Johnny Carson Park — a community celebration bidding farewell to summer and welcoming autumn. Featuring live music from the School of Rock Burbank house band, Burbank-born Brass Band 63 degrees, and headliners This One’s For Us […]

Golden Globe Foundation Partners Collaborate on Film Preservation Workshop

The International Documentary Association (IDA), a Golden Globe Foundation grantee, is hosting a vital workshop to help filmmakers protect their work from the many threats that can compromise film preservation. Co-presented with fellow Golden Globe Foundation grantees Women In Film, Outfest, and NewFilmmakers Los Angeles, alongside Digital Bedrock, this event is designed to provide hands-on strategies for ensuring that independent […]

Muralism Unveils “Voices of the Americas” Mural Honoring Women’s Contributions to Civil Rights

Muralism has unveiled “Voices of the Americas” — a stunning mural in Sylmar painted with over 100 Osceola Elementary students. The work was designed by Principal Jose Velasquez and Muralism Director Ernie Merlán, and brought to life by artists Matt Dominguez, Cia Atkins, Jame Reiss, Stelios Chirgott, Anne Leffe, Xander Nini, Tiana Fazio, Kevin Smyth, […]

NewFilmmakers LA and NALIP Announce Fourth Starz #TakeTheLead Writers’ Intensive

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA), in collaboration with Starz and the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP), has launched the fourth installment of the Starz #TakeTheLead Writers’ Intensive. The program is designed to champion emerging television writers from underrepresented communities, equipping participants with immersive industry insights, creative development tools, and direct mentorship from leading showrunners, […]

Levitt LA Brings Community Together with La Resistencia’s Fearless Sound

This past weekend, the Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park came alive as La Resistencia brought their powerful ska sound to the stage for Levitt LA’s free summer concert series. Hundreds gathered on the lawn for a night that defied fear and celebrated resilience, as music, pride, and people power reclaimed one of Los Angeles’ most historic public […]

Golden Globe Foundation Helps Power a Summer of Free Live Music Across Los Angeles

From MacArthur Park to Warner Ranch Park, the Golden Globe Foundation is proud to support two of Los Angeles’ leading cultural institutions — Levitt LA and the Valley Cultural Foundation (VCF) — as they bring communities together through the power of free live entertainment. Levitt LA has become a summer staple in historic MacArthur Park, presenting 30 in-person and livestreamed […]

Project Involve: Submit Your Application Today!

For over 30 years, Project Involve has been Film Independent’s most vital and impactful program, providing invaluable hands-on filmmaking experience from inception to completion. Participants are paired with mentors at the top of their respective fields, and receive personalized guidance to help move their projects and careers forward. Filmmakers from diverse backgrounds are given the opportunity to […]

FilmAid Kenya: Refugee Youth Find Their Voice Through Film on World Refugee Day

On World Refugee Day 2025, we reflect on the strength, resilience, and creativity of displaced communities—especially the young storytellers who are finding their voice and reclaiming their narratives through film. For millions of refugees around the world, life-altering decisions must be made in an instant. Often fleeing with nothing but their memories, they carry powerful stories […]