Independent Filmmakers Guild of America

05/18/2026

The SoCal Film Awards has been celebrating the creative journey of filmmakers and screenwriters since 2005! Now in their 21st year, the SoCal Film Awards invites you to enter your projects on FilmFreeway!

Season 22 marks 21 years of the SoCal! We have been honoring and acknowledging independent filmmakers and screenwriters since 2005! The SoCal Film Awards ...

05/01/2026

Got a festival screening coming up? Learn how to create your own Digital Cinema Package (DCP) for a theatrical screening! LINK IN THE COMMENTS!

05/01/2026

If you're looking for a long-running festival that honors the journey of indie filmmakers and screenwriters, check out the SoCal Film Awards - celebrating indies since 2005!

Welcome to the SoCal Film Awards Celebrating creative independence since 2005 Join our Email List Here! Follow us onFacebook and X Click on the ticket below for Winners & Announcements!

04/27/2026

NEW SURVEY FOR INDIE CREATORS! As an indie filmmaker, what are the best practices you follow on set? Take our survey and let's see what works for independent artists! LINK IN THE COMMENTS!

04/15/2026

If your passion is to create, then create. Don't let a criticism stop you. Don't let a lack of resources hold you back. Find your passion. Find a way. That's the mark of an independent.

04/03/2026

Filmmakers! Do you need a DCP (Digital Cinema Package)? Use Coupon Code READY10 at our partner Ready DCP for a 10% discount on DCP creation services!

A leading provider of Digital Cinema Packages (DCP), creating and curating nearly 2,000 DCPs a year with prices for indie filmmakers and film festivals.

03/20/2026

Take a look at one of our latest educational/informational videos: The Distribution Conundrum and the Indie Filmmaker!

Getting distribution for your film feels like the finish line… but in reality, it’s just the beginning—and sometimes, a trap.After working with thousands of ...

03/01/2026

A podcast for people who love movies made by people who love movies!

02/04/2026

Celebrate your love of independent film! Get a 20% discount on all memberships for the month of February. Use the Coupon Code: INDIELOVE at

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