“The Wisdom Years” Wins Britt Penrod Award for Series Challenging Ageism
Audra Kelly’s Roy W. Dean Spring Grant finalist spotlights fearless seniors defying expectations and proving that purpose does not expire […]
Indie FIlmmaking
20 Films Named Roy W. Dean Grant Finalists for Spring 2026
Twenty documentary, narrative feature, short film, and web series projects selected as Roy W. Dean Grant finalists for Spring 2026
Test Screening for Independent Filmmakers: Why It Matters
Listening Before the World Listens: How to Strengthen Your Film Before Release by Carole Dean You’ve lived with your footage
Vertical Storytelling: A New Path for Indie Filmmakers
What indie filmmakers need to know about vertical content as a viable storytelling format, business model, and career pathway by
Teaching the Craft with Screenwriting Sensei Paul Chitlik
Screenwriting Tips for Indie Filmmakers: A Complete Guide to Story, Structure, and Character by Carole Dean There are moments in
27 Films Named Finalists for the Roy W. Dean Grant for Summer 2025
Celebrating visionary filmmakers whose stories illuminate, inspire, and challenge the way we see the world. From the heart of independent
Why Your Email List is the Secret Weapon for Crowdfunding Success
How an engaged email community can turn passion into fully funded films by Carole Dean Imagine this: you’ve poured your
You Are Still the Storyteller: : Using AI to Amplify, Not Replace, Your Creative Voice
“The future is already here — it’s just not evenly distributed.” — William Gibson By Carole Dean Indie filmmakers have
Seeing Beyond Time: Jason Eric Perlman on the Power of Storytelling, Reincarnation, and the Filmmaker’s Journey
Turning Vision into Reality: Indie Filmmaker Insights for Funding in Uncertain Times by Carole Dean For independent filmmakers, the act
Turn Stock Into Film Funding: A Win-Win for You and Your Donor
How to Turn Your Friends’ Investments Into Your Film’s Budget (and Save Them on Capital Gains Taxes) By Carole Dean
