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Congrats to the 2026 Film Festival winners!

2026 Tribeca Festival Awards: ‘Labrador – Autopsy of Silence,’ ‘Jail Time Records,’ ‘Cotton Fever’ Lead Winners The films received the top prizes in the U.S. narrative, international narrative and documentary competitions, with 'Labrador' and 'Jail Time Records' each earning an additional two awards.

Producer Mynette Louie sheds light on how big indie hits (like Obsession Movie) pay out their profits (via The Ringer's The Town podcast).

The ‘Obsession’ Windfall and How Indie Hits Pay Out - The Ringer Matt and film producer Mynette Louie explain how the money is distributed when an indie film is a big hit. They use Curry Barker’s ‘Obsession’ to discuss how the financial waterfall flows, who profits, and indie film distribution.

Spending the day in Steven Spielberg's film archive.

Spending the Day With Steven Spielberg at His Film Archive! I spent the day with Steven Spielberg at his film archive in lead u...

Congrats to this year's The Academy Governors Awards recipients: actor Glenn Close, animator Floyd Norman, director Ridley Scott, and producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler!

Glenn Close, Ridley Scott, Floyd Norman, and Killer Films Producers to Receive 2026 Honorary Oscars The 2026 Governors Awards will see Glenn Close, Ridley Scott, Floyd Norman, and producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler accept honorary Oscars.

Beware AI casting scams! (via The Hollywood Reporter)

“You’d Be Perfect for This!” Inside the Devious Casting Scam Sweeping Hollywood Fraudsters are using AI to impersonate top Hollywood casting directors — targeting aspiring actors looking for their big break.

Check out No Film School's list of summer filmmaking grants, fellowships, and labs!

A Massive List of Summer 2026 Grants, Labs, Fellowships, and Contests Let the sun shine in…

SAG-AFTRA members approve new 2026 TV/Theatrical Agreement. See the details!

SAG-AFTRA Members Approve 2026 TV/Theatrical Contracts Tentative Agreement June 4, 2026 In national voting completed today, members of SAG-AFTRA ratified the 2026 TV/Theatrical Agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Members approved the new, multiyear contracts covering television, theatrical and streaming production by a vote of 91.42% to....

ICYMI: May's film industry must-reads, with stories from Puck, GQ, WIRED, The New Yorker, N + 1, and more.

This Month's Good Reads (May 2026) - SAGindie May 2026's film industry news and opinion, with writing from Puck News, GQ, Screen Slate, L.A. Material, n+1, and more.

RIP Marjane Satrapi, writer and director of the Cannes Jury Prize-winning PERSEPOLIS.

R.I.P. Marjane Satrapi, author and director of Persepolis R.I.P. Marjane Satrapi, author and director of Persepolis

📣 2027 Project Involve applications are officially OPEN!

For 30+ years, Project Involve has been Film Independent's most vital and impactful program. From January to October, filmmakers in various tracks work in short film production teams.

In addition to this hands-on experience, filmmakers get access to career-changing opportunities and experiences, including mentorship, conversations, events and cash grants.

Alumni include Andrew Ahn (‘The Wedding Banquet’), Linda Yvette Chavez (‘Flamin' Hot’), Jon M. Chu (‘Wicked’), Jomo Fray (‘Nickel Boys’) and Lulu Wang (‘The Farewell’).

🚀 Take the next step in your career and apply by July 13. Or, join as a for more time (July 27) and a reduced application fee.

Learn more: bit.ly/FiProjectInvolve