Film Independent’s Acting President Brenda Robinson gave a moving tribute to recently departed Film Independent President Josh Welsh at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday. Welsh’s love of cinema led him to begin volunteering at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in 1996. His input at Film Independent would only grow for the next 28 years, rising […]
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from Film Independent Earlier this week, Film Independent Presents and The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts hosted a special one-night-only Live Read of Conclave. It was a night of lies, betrayal, power plays, intrigue — and let’s be honest, lots of gossiping and some light vaping. Edward Berger, director of Academy Award-winning All Quiet on the Western Front, and writer Peter Straughan brought their award-winning […]
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Josh Welsh, president of Film Independent, died on New Year’s Eve after a five-year battle with colon cancer. “The Golden Globe Foundation has lost a friend. Josh was a powerhouse in terms of support for independent filmmakers,” said Henry Arnaud, President of the Golden Globe Foundation. “His tireless efforts on behalf of emerging artists remain […]
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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 […]
Read More 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 […]
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The Golden Globe Foundation has long championed the work of the LGBTQIA+ community, be it through the support of dedicated LGBTQIA+ organizations like Outfest or the restoration of groundbreaking films with our partners in the restoration community. This month we’re celebrating the work of three grantee organizations who are actively working to support, showcase and […]
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from FILM INDEPENDENT It’s been a busy time for the 2024 Project Involve Fellows since being formally introduced at the First Look Screening on January 11! The two-day orientation swiftly followed on January 12 and 13 at Film Independent’s HQ. This year’s theme for the shorts the Fellows will be creating is ‘The Bonds That Bind Us’ and […]
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