by Darrien Gipson | Sep 29, 2017 | indieBlog, Spotlight
A SAGindie Timeline Since 1997, SAGindie has been a resource for connecting professional actors and independent filmmakers. Click through the timeline slider for highlights of SAGindie’s outreach. 1997 The first Screen Actors Guild Indie Contract Workshop is... 
by Darrien Gipson | Feb 26, 2017 | Around L.A., Event Coverage, Indie News, indieBlog
[Updated 2/27/17] The most filmmaker-friendly beach party has ended, and a new crop of FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARD winners have been anointed. Nick Kroll and John Mulaney hosted the 2017 ceremony, honoring the best films, filmmakers, and performances of the... 
by Darrien Gipson | Mar 24, 2016 | Indie News, indieBlog, SAG-AFTRA
We were very saddened to hear the news yesterday that SAG-AFTRA President KEN HOWARD had passed away at the age of 71. Mr. Howard was an actor for nearly 50 years, a fixture of Broadway, television, and film. He won a Theatre World Award, a Tony, and an Emmy, and has... 
by Darrien Gipson | Mar 4, 2016 | Around L.A., Film Festival Reports, indieBlog, Miscellany
Yep. The season to end all seasons has just… Ended (what?!). Point is, I survived. Now, I’m not one of those high-falutin’ Hollywood folks who get to go to all the fancy functions. When I… falute, it’s strictly pretty low. But even I get a few perks... 
by Darrien Gipson | Feb 23, 2015 | Around L.A., Event Coverage, Indie News, indieBlog, Miscellany
The 30th Anniversary FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS were held on February 21 in Santa Monica, hosted by Fred Armisen and Kristen Bell. The event pays tribute to the best in independent cinema (see the full list of nominees and winners below), and SAGindie’s...