All articles tagged with #independent films
Originally Published 20 days ago — by The Courier-Journal
Baxter Avenue Theatres in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood will close on December 31 after nearly 30 years, due to redevelopment plans for Mid City Mall, ending its legacy as a local hub for independent and foreign films.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by Slate
The article discusses the upcoming 2025 movie landscape, highlighting Warner Bros.' successful year and the anticipation for the underrated film 'Black Bag' on Netflix, along with reflections on various notable films and industry trends.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Deadline
The 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards announced nominations featuring indie films like 'Train Dreams', 'Sorry, Baby', and 'Peter Hujar’s Day', with Netflix leading in nominations and a focus on films with budgets under $30 million. The ceremony will be held at the Hollywood Palladium in 2026 and streamed online.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by IndieWire
The 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations were announced, highlighting Netflix's leading presence with 18 nominations, and showcasing a diverse array of independent films and TV series competing across various categories, with the event scheduled for February 15, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by IndieWire
The 2025 Gotham Film Awards nominations have been announced, led by Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' with six nominations. The awards, taking place in December, highlight innovative independent films and talents, with an expanded Best Feature category and various special tributes. The event showcases the year's cinematic achievements across multiple categories, emphasizing bold storytelling and emerging filmmakers.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
Charli XCX, primarily known as a pop star, is making a serious foray into cinema with her leading role in the indie film Erupcja, showcasing her commitment to artistic risk and diverse creative pursuits, alongside her appearances in other festival films.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by IndieWire
The article highlights the top 10 must-see movies at the 2025 Tribeca Festival, which runs from June 4-15 in New York City, featuring a mix of music documentaries and highly anticipated indie films.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
The 40th Film Independent Spirit Awards announced its Best Feature nominees, including 'Anora', 'I Saw The TV Glow', 'Nickel Boys', 'Sing Sing', and 'The Substance'. 'Anora' and 'I Saw The TV Glow' lead with six nominations each. The awards, which have shifted to gender-neutral acting categories, will take place on February 22, 2025, in Santa Monica, with Aidy Bryant hosting. A24 leads with 19 nominations, highlighting its dominance in the independent film scene.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
The American Film Market (AFM), a key event for the indie film industry, has relocated to Las Vegas amid challenges like the pandemic, Hollywood strikes, and high participation costs. The move aims to reaffirm its significance, but competition from events like the Toronto Film Festival, which plans to launch its own market in 2026, looms. The AFM faces issues such as rising production costs and a shift towards international locations for filming due to better incentives. Despite these challenges, the indie film sector shows resilience, with successful theatrical releases and a growing international focus.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Actress Anna Paquin walked the red carpet with a cane at a New York film premiere due to undisclosed health struggles, including mobility issues and impaired speech. She stars in the film "A Bit of Light," directed by her husband Stephen Moyer, and discussed the relatable themes of the movie. Paquin expressed her love for independent films and her admiration for her husband's directing skills, emphasizing that such films have always been her "first love" in the industry.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
The 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards honored indie films and TV shows, with "Past Lives" and "American Fiction" among the big winners. The event was disrupted by protesters chanting "Free Palestine," and host Aidy Bryant drew cheers for her monologue. Jeffrey Wright and Nick Offerman won for best lead and supporting performances, respectively. The awards also featured a new breakthrough performance category, with Dominic Sessa and Keivonn Montreal Woodard taking home the honors.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
A24’s "Past Lives" wins best feature at the 39th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards, disrupted by Israel-Hamas protests outside the venue. Other winners include Jeffrey Wright for best lead performance, Cord Jefferson for best screenplay, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph for best supporting performance. The John Cassavetes Award goes to Music Box Films’ "Fremont," and Kelly Reichardt accepts the Robert Altman Award for A24’s "Showing Up." In the TV categories, Netflix’s "Beef" wins for best new scripted series, and Nick Offerman wins best supporting performance for HBO’s "The Last of Us." Freevee’s "Jury Duty" wins best ensemble cast. Host Aidy Bryant celebrates the resilience and ingenuity of independent filmmakers in her opening remarks.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IGN
IGN's Clint Gage, Alex Stedman, and Michael Calabro share their top picks from the Sundance Film Festival, including Love Lies Bleeding, Hit Man, Sasquatch Sunset, My Old Ass, and various documentaries. The festival featured a mix of movies with release dates, acquisitions, and those still awaiting distribution, covering a wide range of genres from thrillers to comedies and thought-provoking documentaries.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
The 2024 Sundance Film Festival showcased a diverse range of standout movies, including "Devo," a music documentary chronicling the band's evolution, "Girls Will Be Girls," a coming-of-age film set in a boarding school, "Good One," a father-daughter hiking trip drama, "In a Violent Nature," a unique take on the slasher genre, "Look Into My Eyes," a documentary exploring NYC psychics, "Love Lies Bleeding," a Southwestern pulp fiction crime thriller, "Power," a documentary examining the history of police forces in America, "Presence," a contemporary haunted-house movie, "A Real Pain," a buddy dramedy about two cousins, and "Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat," a whirlwind history lesson about American jazz musicians and political assassinations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
The 2024 Sundance Film Festival has announced its winners, with In the Summers taking the Grand Jury prize for U.S. Dramatic Competition and Porcelain War landing the award for U.S. Documentary Competition. Other winners include Sujo for World Cinema Dramatic Competition, A New Kind of Wilderness for World Cinema Documentary Competition, and audience favorites Dìdi (弟弟) and Daughters. Sundance CEO Joana Vicente and fest director Eugene Hernandez expressed gratitude for the artists, jurors, and audiences, while director of programming Kim Yutani highlighted the impact of the awarded works. Various special jury awards and previously granted festival awards were also announced.