by Colin McCormack | Mar 29, 2023 | Filmmaker Resources, indieBlog, Interviews
As a producer, LIZ CARDENAS has a specialty in using a project’s ingrained constraints to its advantage, from the minimalist isolation of David Lowery’s A Ghost Story and Roshan Sethi’s 7 Days to the intimate escapism of Augustine Frizzell’s... 
by SAGindie | Mar 4, 2023 | Around L.A., Event Coverage, indieBlog
It’s that time of year again! Movies and shows were made, movies and shows were released, movies and shows were watched, and now movies and shows need to be given trophies. The FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS came back for the 38th year, honoring the best films,... 
by SAGindie | Feb 28, 2023 | Filmmaker Resources, Indie News, indieBlog
Life is busy – you’re celebrating Black History, Super Bowls, Valentines, and Angela Bassett doing the thing. It can be tough to stay up-to-date on all the latest film industry news, profiles, analysis, and advice. That’s why we’ve curated some essential reads... 
by Colin McCormack | Feb 27, 2023 | Filmmaker Resources, indieBlog, Interviews
With an evocatively-titled screenplay, two powerful leading roles, and a Cannes-approved short to work off of, JAMIE DACK had a lot going for her when trying to get her feature directorial debut off the ground. But as with any indie film (especially one tackling... 
by SAGindie | Feb 1, 2023 | Event Coverage, Film Festival Reports, indieBlog
Hollywood loves a comeback story, and 2023 was an in-person comeback for the Sundance Film Festival after two virtual years. This year’s fest was back in Park City, Utah, from January 19-29, and SAGindie returned just like the olden days! Also like the olden...