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Resources for Filmmakers and Artists During the COVID-19 Outbreak

by Chase Harrison on March 19, 2020

In an effort to highlight the work being done by mission-aligned organizations and others dedicated to supporting the independent film community and artists at large during the COVID-19 pandemic, we at IFP have put together a brief list of resource pages and opportunities we’ve found particularly useful and inspiring in these uncertain times. 

Develop a video content strategy to build community

by Justin Ferrato on February 11, 2014

Jeremy Boxer (Creative Director of Vimeo), Ryan Koo (Director of Manchild), and Marc Schiller (CEO of BOND) discuss the success of your film can depend on how much you promote it, and promotion is a lot easier when you have things to promote. Learn about creating and circulating captivating content …

Personal identity while developing your voice as a filmmaker: Film Week 2013 Highlights

by Justin Ferrato on February 4, 2014

Black filmmakers say the wave of 2013 releases was built in large part on the creativity that has flourished on the independent-film circuit, which has become a laboratory of sorts for more prominent African-American-themed productions,” The New York Times’ Michael Cipely wrote earlier this year. With all these filmmakers’ buzzworthy …

Members Only: Full Length Videos for Film Week 2013 Panels

by Justin Ferrato on October 21, 2013

Note: Click on the “playlist” icon on the top left corner of the video to select individual panels.

Day 1: Future Forward

Case Study: Fruitvale Station
In a conversation with Fruitvale Station director and writer, Ryan Coogler, and lead actress Melanie Diaz, the director discusses what inspires his work, and what’s up next …

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My Brooklyn: A Case Study in Viable Theatrical Self-Distribution

by Website Update on March 4, 2013

My Brooklyn will be opening for a 3rd week run at the reRun Theater in DUMBO Brooklyn. For tickets click here.

Kelly Anderson and Allison Lirish Dean’s My Brooklyn, a documentary about the forced gentrification of Downtown Brooklyn’s Fulton Mall, opened theatrically this past January as part of IFP’s new partnership …

Producer Kim Jackson on preparing for a festival like Sundance

by Kim Jackson on February 20, 2013

I’ll be honest with you.  It wasn’t until a week ago that I could see straight.

When I stumbled off of the red eye at JFK and headed to my apartment in Manhattan after attending The 29th Annual Sundance Film Festival, all I could do was run to my …

Indie film distribution in a digital world: A master class w/Dylan Marcetti & Josh Braun

by Justin Ferrato on February 14, 2013

Short interviews with the heads of some of the most exciting new companies such as Dylan Marchetti (Variance Films) and Josh Braun (Submarine Entertainment) working in independent film & media today. Hear about their work, and the ways they are working to make change for independent media makers. The panel …

Julie La’Basseire on the Importance of Trailers

by Jacob Appet on August 29, 2012

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Julie La’Basseire urges you to get that trailer up on Youtube already!

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