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The American Cinematheque, Los Angeles’s Largest Repertory Cinema Program, Strikes Deals with Independent Theaters Across the Country — Special Guests Robert Eggers and Todd Solondz Announced.
The American Cinematheque, one of the world’s most prominent institutions for revivalist, global and independent film, announced a programming deal…
Oscars: The Modern Renaissance of Independent Filmmaking
In a historic Oscars ceremony last Sunday, independent cinema led the charge with five of the seven major categories, with…
It’s ‘Unlike any Other:’ A Behind-the-Scenes Glimpse Into the World of NYC Indie Music
From Long Island birthing a distinct hardcore sound, to the fresh hip-hop coming out of the Bronx from the turntables…
Léonor Serraille Interview – Berlinale 2025
Léonor Serraille is one of the most authentic voices in French contemporary cinema. Her storytelling is intimate, character-driven, deeply observational,…
Berlinale 2025 Festival Overview
With temperatures in the minus, pavements covered in snow and sleet, two days of public transport strikes and the looming…
New Directors New Films April 2-13
Why five brutal years of Covid haven’t dented New York’s passion for this 54th ND/NF Five years ago at this…
Editors’ Picks
Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, March 6–16
23 new features make up the best highwire balancing act in Manhattan art cinema Every winter/spring for 30 years, Film…
Staff Picks: Valentines Day Edition
Hello Independent Readers! It’s Valentine’s Day, and we here at the Independent have been feeling romantic! So in the spirit…
Our Independent 2024 Wrapped
Hello Independent Readers! 2024 has been a big year for us all, and it’s no different for us here at…
