The Hollywood Palladium first opened in 1940 on the original Paramount lot and stands as a monument to Hollywood’s history, including the 1994 Film Independent Spirit Awards with actor and director ...

LOS ANGELES (January 10, 2026) – Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual storytelling, announced the winners of its three ...

An eventful 2025 is now firmly in the rearview.  With the slight window between the holidays and Sundance/Award Season we ...

Help independent filmmakers tell their stories. Make a donation to Carrot Soup today. Film Independent’s Fiscal Sponsorship program opens the door to nonprofit funding for independent filmmakers and ...

The Spirit Awards are better enjoyed together! Arts Circle, Film Lover and Secret Members, you and a guest are invited to celebrate the best independent films and groundbreaking new series of the past ...

Help independent filmmakers tell their stories. Make a donation to Skin of Foam today. Film Independent’s Fiscal Sponsorship program opens the door to nonprofit funding for independent filmmakers and ...

Happy New Year! Kicking off 2026 with a visual tour of the world, this month’s Don’t-Miss list includes films set in the US ...

At Film Independent, we recognize that theatrical screenings provide the ideal experience for viewing Spirit Award-nominated films. This year our free, exclusive, Members-only Spirit Awards Screening ...

Science is full of emotion, curiosity, surprise, frustration, triumph and discovery. From breakthroughs in the lab to ambitious explorations beyond Earth and emerging technologies reshaping how we ...

Fiscal sponsorship is an arrangement between an existing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and an individual or entity lacking the legal status needed to receive grants from foundations, individual ...

Help independent filmmakers tell their stories. Make a donation to Black Box today. Film Independent’s Fiscal Sponsorship program opens the door to nonprofit funding for independent filmmakers and ...