This Is the Woman Shaking up Film Independent in a Time of Year-Round Crisis for Indies
Film Independent ended its fall festival in favor of year-round events. Now, new artistic director Jacqueline Lyanga tells IndieWire what that looks like.
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Former AFI FEST Director Jacqueline Lyanga Joins Film Independent as Artistic Director
After her AFI FEST tenure, Lyanga served as a guest director for Film Independent’s recently ended LAFF.
Aubrey Plaza’s Spirit Awards Monologue Puts the Oscars, Netflix, and Bryan Singer on Blast
Just a day before the Oscars take place without a host, Aubrey Plaza proved there’s power in a great emcee.
Indie Stars Turn Out for the 2018 Independent Spirit Nominees Brunch
Every Golden Globe weekend, the Indie Spirit nominees gather to celebrate and network.
RIP LA Film Festival, 2001–2018
Film Independent will now focus on year-round events instead.
Los Angeles Film Festival Launches, Hopefully Without an Identity Crisis
While LAFF made a radical move to fall, the festival did not change its focus or priorities. So far, sales are up.
Los Angeles Film Festival Lands Diverse First Fall Lineup, Including Competition Slate That’s 42% Female-Directed
Across the competition categories, 42 percent of the films are directed by women and 39 percent are directed by people of color.
Oprah Winfrey: Why She Crashed a Stranger’s House Before Filming ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’
The surprise visit was just one of the ways that the host/actress connected with the legacy of Henrietta’s daughter Deborah.
2017 Independent Spirit Awards: The Best Things Winners Casey Affleck, Isabelle Huppert and More Said Backstage
Plus, the team behind “Moonlight” was out in full force after picking up stunning six awards at the annual event.
2017 Independent Spirit Awards: The Best Things Jeff Nichols, Kirsten Johnson, Matt Ross and More Told Us From the Blue Carpet
Thoughts on today’s awards from some of the afternoon’s honorees.
2017 Indie Spirit Awards Live Stream: How to Watch the Ceremony Online
“American Honey” and “Moonlight” lead the pack this year with six nominations each.
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