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LOS ANGELES (August 8, 2025) Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards, announced the six writers selected for the 2025 Episodic Lab. Bryce Cracknell, Spencer ...

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LOS ANGELES (December 9, 2025) – Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual storytelling, announced this morning that acclaimed ...

LOS ANGELES (November 18, 2025) — Film Independent, the nonprofit behind the Spirit Awards, announced the 15 projects and 34 filmmakers selected for its 23rd annual Fast Track Film Finance Market, ...

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