🎬 FILMMAKER OPPORTUNITY
Applications are open for Film Independent’s Project Involve, a career-building fellowship for emerging filmmakers.
📍 Applicants must reside in the Los Angeles area for the duration of the program.
Apply:
filmindependent.org/programs…#ProjectInvolve
ALT Behind-the-scenes photo of the cast and crew of the Apple TV show 'Pachinko', including Film Independent Project Involve Fellow Ante Cheng, who is nominated for an Emmy in cinematography.
ALT Behind-the-scenes photo of the cast and crew of the Apple TV show 'Pachinko', which is shot by Film Independent Project Involve Fellow Ante Cheng. Cheng is nominated for an Emmy in cinematography.
ALT Behind-the-scenes photo of the cast and crew of the Apple TV show 'Pachinko', including Film Independent Project Involve Fellow Ante Cheng, who is nominated for an Emmy in cinematography.
ALT Behind-the-scenes photo of the cast and crew of the Apple TV show 'Pachinko', which is shot by Film Independent Project Involve Fellow Ante Cheng. Cheng is nominated for an Emmy in cinematography.
ALT Behind-the-scenes photo of the cast and crew of the Apple TV show 'Pachinko', including Film Independent Project Involve Fellow Ante Cheng, who is nominated for an Emmy in cinematography.
ALT Behind-the-scenes photo of the cast and crew of the Apple TV show 'Pachinko', which is shot by Film Independent Project Involve Fellow Ante Cheng. Cheng is nominated for an Emmy in cinematography.
ALT Behind-the-scenes photo of the cast and crew of the Apple TV show 'Pachinko', including Film Independent Project Involve Fellow Ante Cheng, who is nominated for an Emmy in cinematography.
ALT Behind-the-scenes photo of the cast and crew of the Apple TV show 'Pachinko', which is shot by Film Independent Project Involve Fellow Ante Cheng. Cheng is nominated for an Emmy in cinematography.
#TIFF50 North American Premiere:
🎶 OLMO
dir. Fernando Eimbcke
ALT A graphic containing a film still from OLMO. A young man and an older gentleman in a wheelchair sit by a record player in a living room. The young man smiles widely and faces another man who can be seen from the backview. The graphic reads: "Centrepiece, Olmo, dir. Fernando Eimbcke"
'BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions' is directed, written, edited and produced by Kahlil Joseph (#ProjectInvolve '02) and cinematography by Bradford Young (Grants & Awards '17).
Look out for the film at the #NYFF63 Main Slate!
BLKNWS: TERMS & CONDITIONS (Kahlil Joseph) | New York Premiere
Image: A multidimensional work of vision and ambition, BLKNWS: TERMS & CONDITIONS expands visual artist Kahlil Joseph’s installation into a feature film, an alternately riotous and meditative compendium of the Black experience.
#TIFF50 World Premiere:
🎒 GHOST SCHOOL
dir. Seemab Gul
ALT A graphic containing a film still from GHOST SCHOOL. A girl stands in front of a school desk with an open book, looking up at the camera. The graphic reads: "Discovery, Ghost School, dir. Seemab Gul"
'Preparation for the Next Life' is directed and executive produced by Film Independent Fellow Bing Liu, and shot by #ProjectInvolve Fellow and recent #Emmy nominee Ante Cheng!
Learn more: indiewire.com/news/general-n…
IndieWire exclusively debuts the first look at Bing Liu's "Preparation for the Next Life," starring Fred Hechinger and Sebiye Behtiyar.
More details: indiewire.com/news/general-n…
Our #ProjectInvolve Fellows are back with their first photos from the set of the upcoming short ‘Seaweed Snacks’, featuring support from team ‘In Sickness and In Health’! 📸
🎥 Apply to Film Independent’s 2026 Project Involve by Mon, 7/14 for your own hands-on filmmaking experience: bit.ly/3TWGFB9
Our #ProjectInvolve Fellows are back with their first photos from the set of the upcoming short ‘Seaweed Snacks’, featuring support from team ‘In Sickness and In Health’! 📸
🎥 Apply to Film Independent’s 2026 Project Involve by Mon, 7/14 for your own hands-on filmmaking experience: bit.ly/3TWGFB9
Today is an extra special day...we're shooting our 100TH #ProjectInvolve production! 🎉
Project Involve Manager Joenique Rose is taking you behind-the-scenes of 'Pack' on our Instagram story today, plus answering your questions until 5:00 PM.
🎬 Follow @filmindependent and learn more about Project Involve here: bit.ly/3pl3PSt
🎥 Curious what it's like? Tomorrow morning we're giving you a behind-the-scenes look at life on a #ProjectInvolve set answering all your questions on our Instagram Story!
👉 Follow us @filmindependent!
🚨 The deadline to apply for Project Involve is July 14!
In addition to hands-on filmmaking experience, #FiFellows in various tracks will gain access to mentorship, workshops, exclusive Film Independent events and more!
Apply here: bit.ly/3pl3PSt
📢 It's time to apply to Film Independent's #ProjectInvolve! Here’s a look at the incredible work produced by last year’s cohort.
🎬 Apply here by July 14 for hands-on filmmaking experience from project inception to completion: bit.ly/3pl3PSt
Each year, 30 filmmakers from diverse backgrounds are given the opportunity to hone skills, form creative partnerships, create short films and gain industry access needed to succeed as working artists.
Edited by 2024 Project Involve #FiFellow Olivia Eliseo (IG - @liviliseo).
🎬 2025 #ProjectInvolve update!
Last night, #ProjectInvolve Editing Fellow Harry Yoon (‘Minari’, ‘Thunderbolts’) shared his journey and craft with the current Project Involve cohort—walking us through scenes from his work.
The convo was led by 2024 Project Involve Editing Fellow Tiffany Lin (‘When Offered Wind’, ‘Dormilón’).
ALT Group photo of Film Independent 2025 Project Involve Fellows with Project Involve Editing Fellow Harry Yoon and 2024 Project Involve Editing Fellow Tiffany Lin.
ALT 2024 Project Involve Editing Fellow Tiffany Lin sitting with Project Involve Editing Fellow Harry Yoon (Minari, Thunderbolts) for a conversation.
Reminder! Tune-in LIVE at 4:00 PM PT for a 2026 #ProjectInvolve Virtual Info Session Q&A with our Artist Development team, and learn about our 2-year stop-motion animation program with LAIKA Studios. 🎬 ✨ FREE RSVP: filmindependent.org/events/2…
Apps open May 19—get ahead of the game!
Missed last week's info session? TOMORROW at 4:00 PM PT join our 2026 #ProjectInvolve Virtual Info Session LIVE Q&A with our Artist Development team. 🎬
✨ FREE to attend. Open to all. RSVP: filmindependent.org/events/2…
We’ll discuss our 2-year stop-motion animation program with LAIKA Studios, the unique aspects of the program’s various live-action tracks and application criteria.
LALIFF Sets 2025 Film Festival Lineup With Gael García Bernal & Diego Luna-Produced Doc 'ASCO: Without Permission' To Open deadline.com/2025/04/laliff-…
Our next short film, Seaweed Snacks is live! In collaboration with @filmindependent
Seaweed Snacks is a surreal comedy that dives into the beauty, chaos, & heart of Black fatherhood - a funny, relatable look at what it really means to be a “good” parent
seaweedsnacksfilm.com
Directors' Fortnight will close with Eva Victor’s drama 'Sorry, Baby', about an academic dealing with the trauma of a sexual assault, which premiered in Sundance earlier this year and sparked a bidding war, won by A24
See the full lineup here: tinyurl.com/56vxyyxy