Archive for the ‘Indie News’ Category

Juno wins Oscar and Spirit Awards

By Mike • Mar 1st, 2008

For a while this site has been asleep but it’s about time I resurrect it and why not start off with what was certainly great news. Juno, easily one of the most loved films of the past year picked up a few trophies recently at the Oscars and the Independent Spirit Awards.



Cedar Rapids Film Festival now accepting entries

By Mike • Nov 28th, 2007

All genres are welcome and there is no date of completion stipulation. Films are accepted from anywhere, but must meet the criteria of having an “Iowa Connection.”



Moby giving free music to indie filmmakers

By Mike • Nov 11th, 2007

Well known dance music artist Moby has begun giving his music away for free to non-profit and independent filmmakers and film students.



Darkon - Everyone wants to be a hero

By Mike • Nov 9th, 2007

Using padded weapons and wearing authentic looking costumes, fantasy role-players in Baltimore, Maryland spend their weekends re-enacting medieval times as knights and grizzled warriors in their make believe of world of Darkon.



Ashland festival now accepting film entries

By Mike • Nov 9th, 2007

The 7th Annual Ashland Independent Film Festival in Ahland, Oregon is now accepting film entries for their festival which will be held April 3-7, 2008. Check out the Ashland website for film entry as well as ticket information. The very last opportunity to enter a film will be on December 8th.