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Congrats to 'Like Me,' April's Project of the Month!

Congratulations to "Like Me" director Robert Mockler!  The project received the most votes to win April's Project of the Month.  The prize is a creative consultation from the Tribeca Film Institute.

Here Are Indiewire's Top 10 Articles of the Week: Criticizing 'Gatsby,' Lee Daniels' Latest, BAM's Booed At Cannes Series and More

Even with last week's major release becoming the second highest opening weekend gross of all time and Cannes just a week away, much of this week's focus seemed to lie squarely on today's major release: Baz Luhrmann's heavily anticipated/derided "Great Gatsby" 3D extravaganza. Throughout the week, we...

The Reason Kickstarter Is a Game Changer? Donating is Better than Investing When It Comes to the Arts

How Does a New Crowdfunding Site Gain Attention? Hire Donald Trump or Offer Free Publicity Support

It's clear there are a few leaders in the crowdfunding space for film productions. Kickstarter is the standard, but many filmmakers, especially those unsure they'll be able to make their goal, opt for IndieGoGo. Seed&Spark recently tried to enter the space by providing a platform where lending (se...

Zach Braff and Kickstarter Execs Explain Why Big Players on Kickstarter are a Good Thing

Earlier this week, we did a round-up of the best arguments for and against celebrities and studio subsidiaries on Kickstarter. Though the Braff detractors are especially loud, it seems commentators are split on whether this is a good thing.

Watch: The Video That Constantly Inspires Sundance-Winning Director Ava DuVernay

Earlier this week, "Middle of Nowhere" director and African-American Film Festival Releasing Movement founder Ava DuVernay was the keynote speaker at the American Film Institute's Directing Workshop for Women. DuVernay, who won the U.S. dramatic directing award at last year's Sundance, gave brief r...

Joe Murray Master Class

Animator Joe Murray (Rocko's Modern LIfe, Camp Lazlo) is holding a one time only online "Secret Cartoon and Animation Essentials" master class.

Bart Layton and Musician K'naan Among Those Selected for Sundance's 2013 Directors and Screenwriters Labs

The Sundance Institute today revealed the 13 lucky projects selected for its annual June Directors and Screenwriters Labs, taking place from May 17-June 27. This year's high-profile Fellows include "The Imposter" director Bart Layton and rapper K'Naan.