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Jurnee Smollett, Lil Rel Howery, and S. Epatha Merkerson Star in We Grown Now

February 2, 2024 RGN staff

Opening ONLY IN THEATERS in New York, Los Angeles & Chicago on April 19, 2024, and nationwide on May 10, 2024 In 1992 Chicago, as Michael Jordan solidified himself as a champion, a story of two young legends in their own right begins. As wide-eyed and imaginative best friends Malik and Eric traverse the city, […]

US Premiere of ‘ Jonás Cuarón’s Desierto’ Wiil Be The Closing Night Film Of The LA Film Festival

May 6, 2016 RGN staff

LA Film Festival, produced by Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that also produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, announced the US Premiere of Jonás Cuarón’s Desierto as the Closing Night Film. The film stars Gael García Bernal, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Alondra Hildalgo and Diego Cataño and will close the Festival on June 9. […]

2016 Film Independent Spirit Awards Filmmaker Grant Winners Announced

January 9, 2016 RGN staff

LOS ANGELES (January 9, 2016) – Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the LA Film Festival, announced the winners of its three Spirit Awards filmmaker grants today at its annual Spirit Awards Nominee Brunch held at BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood. Uzo Aduba and Rami Malek co-hosted the event […]

John Boyega And Elizabeth Olsen To Announce The 2016 Spirit Awards Nominees At The Press Conference On November 24th

November 11, 2015 RGN staff

Film Independent President Josh Welsh announced today that actress Jessica Chastain (The Martian, A Most Violent Year, Interstellar, Tree of Life) has been named Honorary Chair for this year’s Spirit Awards. Chastain was nominated for a Spirit Award for her work in Take Shelter (2012) and A Most Violent Year (2015). Past Chairs include Kerry Washington, Tom Cruise, Benecio Del Toro, […]

Day Six At The LA Film Festival

June 16, 2015 RGN staff

Fan Girl: Members-only Screening Writer Gina O’Brien, actress Kiernan Shipka and director Paul Jarett attend a Film Independent Members-only screening of Fan Girl I Am Thalente World Premiere The world premiere of I Am Thalente brings out professional skateboarders Kenny Anderson and Tony Hawk with director Natalie Johns and the film’s documentary subject Thalente Biyela The Escort World Premiere […]

Day One Kick Off With Independent Spirits and Dope Movies At The 2015 LA Film Fest

June 11, 2015 RGN staff

LA Premiere of Dope Dope actors Shameik Moore, Kiersey Clemons and Tony Revolori attend the pre-Festival Los Angelespremiere on June 8 Master Class with Pete Docter Writer/director Pete Docter gives a Master Class in Animation, supported by Lisa Argyros/Argyros Family Foundation, before a pre-Festival screening of Inside Out on June 9 Spirit of Independence Award Lily Tomlin receives the Spirit of […]

Los Angeles Film Festival 2015 Announces Free Screenings Line-Up And Panels

May 27, 2015 RGN staff

The Los Angeles Film Festival announced line-up of free screenings, coffee talks and panel discussions. The Los Angeles Film Festival, produced by Film Independent with Presenting Media Sponsor the Los Angeles Times and Host Partner L.A. LIVE, announced several Free Community Screenings to take place during the 21st edition of the Festival including the […]

Ava Duvernay, Richard Linklater And Justin Simien To Attend Film Independent Directors Close Up

January 13, 2015 RGN staff

Ava Duvernay, Richard Linklater and Justin Simien to participate in the 14th Annual Film Independent Directors Close-Up Other panelists include writer/directors Dan Gilroy (Nightcrawler), Gina Prince-Bythewood (Beyond the Lights) and writers Scott Alexander & Larry Karaszewski (Big Eyes). Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, the Los Angeles Film Festival and […]

Emmy Rossum Joins Michael Peña To Co-Host Film Independent Spirit Awards Brunch

January 7, 2015 RGN staff

Emmy Rossum to join Michael Peña as co-host of The Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominee Brunch and announce Grant Winners. Ceremony to premiere live exclusively on IFC, Saturday, February 21 at 2:00 pm PT and 5:00 pm ET Film Independent President Josh Welsh announced today that actress Emmy Rossum will co-host with Michael Peña the Filmmaker Grant […]

30th Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominations Announced

November 25, 2014 RGN staff

30th Film Independent Spirit Awards Announced for 2015. Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, the Los Angeles Film Festival and Film Independent at LACMA, announced nominations for the 2015 Spirit Awards this morning. Film Independent President Josh Welsh presided over the press conference held at the W Hollywood, […]