Interview with Howard Gertler about Dash Shaw and Slobs and Nags
The Independent spoke with producer Howard Gertler about his latest project, an animated feature, still in development, called Slobs and…
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Interview with Scott Beer about Kareem Mortimer and Children of God
The Independent caught up with Steven Beer, an entertainment attorney and artist advocate, who specializes in independent film, about his…
Film Journal: The Importance of Pre-Production
In my first two installments of my Film Journal for The Independent, I wrote about the philosophy behind the $200,000…
Film Journal: Philosophies for Financing Your Film
In the last installment of my film journal for The Independent, I wrote about the various circumstances that facilitated the…
Erin Trahan Named Interim Executive Director of Independent Media Publications
As of October 15th, Managing Editor Erin Trahan will serve as the Interim Executive Director of Independent Media Productions (IMP),…
Exhibitor FAQ: Amherst Theatre
The Independent launches its new series of Exhibitor FAQs to provide resources and advice on how to get your film…
After the Oscar: An Interview with Cynthia Wade
As a sophomore at Smith College, Cynthia Wade found herself witness to a small scandal: a friend discovered she was…
5 Contract Tips for Filmmakers
1. Get professional help. Always have a recommended entertainment lawyer review any contract (broadcasting, funding, licensing) before signing. If you…
The Doc Doctor’s Anatomy of a Film: Made In L.A.
About this column: Many filmmakers ponder in anguish, How do other people—celebrated people—do it? Am I taking too long to…