Film Independent Forum
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Knowing the Rich, Staying in LA (?) and Other Takeaways from the 2025 Film Independent Forum
If it’s true that the rich are getting richer faster than at any point in American history, then independent producers should devise ways to lure their dollars into films. That was one of three recurring finance-focused sentiments expressed at the 20th annual Film Independent Forum, a focused, thoughtfully curated two-day event that took place on 26-27 September at the plush Directors Guild of America headquarters in Los Angeles. Events included a “sacred and private” keynote fireside conversation in the main DGA theater with the sage Gina Prince-Bythewood (on the 25th anniversary of Love and Basketball) led by creator Lena Waithe; […]
by Ritesh Mehta on Oct 9, 2025 -
Watch: Effie T. Brown’s 2016 Film Independent Forum Keynote
“You have a story to tell that’s worthy. You have experience to share and you have a valid point of view,” producer Effie T. Brown told the audience during Sunday’s inspirational keynote at the 2016 Film Independent Forum at the Directors Guild in Los Angeles. Brown, who produced films such as Dear White People and Real Women Have Curves, is executive VP, production and development for TV and film at Lee Daniels Entertainment. Brown spoke of the need for diverse creators and told the audience they can make a difference with their wallets. “The next time there is a movie where there is […]
by Paula Bernstein on Oct 25, 2016 -
OPENING NIGHT FILM & PANELISTS CHOSEN FOR FILM INDEPENDENT FORUM
Drake Doremus‘ Sundance Grand Prize winner Like Crazy will be the opening night film for the 7th annual Film Independent Forum, according to the non-profit. Taking place Oct. 21-23 at the Director Guild of America in L.A., Like Crazy (which Paramount Vantage opens on Oct. 28) will kick off the the three-day forum for emerging and established independent filmmakers that covers production, distribution, documentary and new media. Speakers for the 2011 Film Independent Forum include: Sara Bernstein, HBO Documentary Films Laura Bickford, producer, Duplicity, Che Josh Braun, Submarine Lisa Callif, Donaldson & Callif, LLP Juan Devis, KCET Public Media Arthur […]
by Jason Guerrasio on Sep 14, 2011
