60 Best Independent Film Blogs & News Websites
Independent Film Blogs
Here are 60 Best Independent Film Blogs you should follow in 2023
1. No Film School Blog
Brooklyn, New York, US
No Film School is the leading worldwide community of filmmakers, video producers, and independent creatives. No Film School is where filmmakers learn ...from each other — 'no film school' required.more
nofilmschool.com
608.9K 245.3K 30 posts / week DA 82 Get Email Contact
2. Film Independent Blog
Los Angeles, California, US
A non-profit arts organization that champions the independent filmmaker. Their 6,000 Members have access to the best in film education with classes a...nd workshops on the latest indie trends, get first-looks at the upcoming indie releases, receive discounts on casting rooms, have monthly networking events, gain exclusive access to the LA Film Festival, and make up the voting constituency for the Film Independent Spirit Awards.more
filmindependent.or..
308.3K 605.1K 240.9K 4 posts / month DA 67 Get Email Contact
3. Indie Film Hustle Blog
Los Angeles, California, US
Teaching you how to hack your indie filmmaking with stuff they don't teach you in film school. Showing you on how to get your Indie Film Hustle on...!more
indiefilmhustle.co..
165.9K 41.3K 22.3K 2 posts / week DA 51 Get Email Contact
4. Film Threat Magazine
Los Angeles, California, US
Film Threat was founded over 25 years ago. From the beginning, Film Threat magazine dominated the print landscape as the source for conversation about... independent and underground cinema. Since then, the website has continued the tradition set forth by the magazine; a lone voice shouting into the void of mainstream media, that there is more to film than summer blockbusters and celebrity gossip.more
filmthreat.com
12.9K 110.1K 3.2K 3 posts / day DA 60 Get Email Contact
5. Raindance Blog
London, England, UK
Read the latest articles on the Raindance blog, featuring tips, advice and insight for independent and aspiring filmmakers.
raindance.org/blog
87.3K 115.7K 5 posts / week DA 62 Get Email Contact
6. Filmmaking Stuff Blog
Hollywood, California, US
Filmmaking Stuff is a professional resource for independent filmmakers and provides tips on screenwriting, producing, crowdfunding, directing, movie m...arketing and film distribution.more
filmmakingstuff.com
64.8K 8.6K 1 post / quarter DA 50 Get Email Contact
7. Creative North | Youtube
US
Award-winning documentary filmmakers capture their journey. In stories that inspire other filmmakers to make their dream films come true. This is wher...e you learn documentary filmmaking first hand.more
youtube.com/cha..
4.6K 585 1 post / quarter Get Email Contact
8. Flickering Myth
England, UK
From independent and world cinema to the latest Hollywood blockbusters and 'geek' culture, Flickering Myth covers all aspects of the movie, TV, comic ...book and video game industries with news, reviews, trailers, interviews, articles, opinions and more.more
flickeringmyth.com
31.9K 52.9K 2.4K 13 posts / day DA 82 Get Email Contact
9. Filmmaker Magazine
Publication with a focus on independent film, offering articles, links, and resources. Through its four published issues a year and its regularly upda...ted website, blog and newsletter, Filmmaker, a publication of the IFP, covers the world of independent film from the point of view of the working filmmaker and the independent film enthusiast.more
filmmakermagazine.com
363.3K 99.9K 8 posts / week DA 70 Get Email Contact
10. MovieMaker Magazine
Los Angeles, California, US
MovieMaker's content is directed at the audience as well as the artist, and its lively mix of interviews, trend-setting criticism, DIY techniques,... festival coverage', distribution and financing tips, behind-the-scenes indie 'war stories and appreciations of classic Hollywood actors, directors, cinematographers, producers, screenwriters and editors makes MovieMaker Magazine a perennial favorite and trusted brand with cinema artists and discriminating film fans everywhere.more
moviemaker.com
89.3K 170.2K 10 posts / week DA 67 Get Email Contact
11. StudentFilmmakers Magazine
New York, US
StudentFilmmakers Magazine's mission is to provide outstanding, high level educational articles, interviews, and insider best practices and techni...ques that are inspiring and informational for both new-and-emerging and established film and video makers of all levels around the world.more
studentfilmmakers.com
13.1K 63.5K 808 2 posts / week DA 39 Get Email Contact
12. FirstShowing.net » Independent Films
FirstShowing is a professional web-based destination providing complete media coverage of mainstream and independent movies, the latest on the moviego...ing experience, and the connection between Hollywood and the audience. We only cover theatrically released films, and updates from film festivals all over the world.more
firstshowing.net/c..
42.9K 7 posts / week DA 70 Get Email Contact
13. CineVue
London, England, UK
Founded in April 2010, CineVue's team of passionate cinéastes work to bring you the very best in content, from weekly reviews of the latest theatrica...l and DVD/Blu-ray releases to special features and international film festival coverage. As an independent film site, their aim is to reach out to the largest audience possible, whilst also highlighting and championing some of the more diverse and lesser-known new releases from the world of cinema.more
cine-vue.com
8.8K 10.3K 3 posts / week DA 57 Get Email Contact
14. SimplyScripts
Virginia, US
Free screenwriters screenplay resource and discussion board. Make your script better. Read professional movie scripts and screenplays. Searchable data...base of movie, television, radio, anime scripts, transcripts and plays. A screenwriter's resource. Directors and Producers, find your next award winning script here.more
simplyscripts.com
535 2 posts / week DA 57 Get Email Contact
15. IndieTalk
The Internet's #1 Filmmaking Forum Since 2003.This is Filmmakers Forum , Video Forum , Cinematography Forum , Screenwriting Forum .
indietalk.com
1.9K 1.3K 10 posts / week DA 35 Get Email Contact
16. Indie Shorts Mag
We at Indie Shorts Mag, cater to filmmakers and cinephiles alike as a medium to connect over their common passion beyond the confines of any language.... Besides hosting reviews, interviews, tutorials, and news related to short films, indie films, foreign-language films & festivals; we also work around the web series and music videos circuit.more
indieshortsmag.com
4.6K 4.4K 12.3K 2 posts / week DA 28 Get Email Contact
17. Noam Kroll
Hollywood, Florida, US
Filmmaking techniques, camera reviews, and industry tips from my real world experiences as an independent filmmaker in Los Angeles.
noamkroll.com
6.6K 18.3K 18.3K 5 posts / month DA 45 Get Email Contact
18. Jonny Elwyn
London, England, UK
A blog on all things post-production from film editor Jonny Elwyn. Jonny Elwyn is a creative freelance film editor with over a decade of experience in... delivering imaginative and engaging content. Subscribe to get his latest updates.more
jonnyelwyn.co.uk
1.6K 5.6K 2 posts / quarter DA 44 Get Email Contact
19. Independent Cinema Office Blog
UK
The ICO blog brings you all the latest news from the world of cinemas and film festivals, including opportunities, best practice guides, festival repo...rts, opinions and interviews. The Independent Cinema Office's mission is to develop an open, challenging, and thriving film sector. They are the UK's national body supporting independent cinemas of all forms. ICO wants everyone to have access to cinema that nourishes the soul and changes lives.more
independentcinemao..
8.5K 21.1K 5.9K 2 posts / month DA 49 Get Email Contact
20. Blog
Los Angeles, California, US
SAGindie's online forum for independent cinema, film festivals, industry news, and general tomfoolery. As a free resource, SAGindie offers filmmak...ers clarity and kinship by guiding them through the SAG-AFTRA signatory process, making it even easier to hire professional actors, regardless of budget.more
sagindie.org/blog
4.8K 18.6K 3.4K 1 post / week DA 40 Get Email Contact
21. Indie Memphis
Rooted in our city's unique creative legacy, Indie Memphis -- through diverse year-round programming, a world-class annual festival, and ongoing e...fforts to include new voices, new media, and new audiences -- connects the Memphis community while cultivating interest in, and development of, independent film.more
indiememphis.org/news
13.4K 9.3K 1K 1 post / quarter DA 32 Get Email Contact
22. dGenerate Films Blog
Brooklyn, New York, US
dGenerate Films is the leading distributor of independent Chinese film in North America. We combine pioneering relationships in China with bold partne...rships in North America to distribute previously inaccessible content.more
dgeneratefilms.com..
2.7K 1.9K 1 post / quarter DA 43 Get Email Contact
23. DC Independent Film Festival/Forum
Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation's capitol. We have showcase...d cutting-edge features, shorts, and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.more
dciff-indie.org
6.7K 1.5K 1 post / week DA 39 Get Email Contact
24. Movie-Blogger.com
UK
Movie-Blogger.com started life in 2012 as a movie review community website allowing members to post and share movie reviews and blogs online. The site... was created to help build a directory of movie reviews in one place and allow reviewers and bloggers to share their passion for movies. We have changed the website into the first place to visit for the latest movie news, reviews, trailers, vlogs and indie movies.more
movie-blogger.com
5.5K 6.8K 6 posts / week DA 39 Get Email Contact
25. FilmCarnage.com
Well, after seven years (so far), the overall aim of Film Carnage has become more and more about celebrating indie film. Whether it's a short or a... feature, the goal is simply to help filmmakers by highlighting the amazing work they're doing and giving honest, constructive reviews.more
filmcarnage.com
3 posts / week DA 26 Get Email Contact
26. The Film Fund Blog
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
The Film Fund serves as an alternative to film industry funding platforms such as screenwriting contests, time-intensive grant applications, and crowd...funding campaigns found on websites such as Kickstarter. Here you will find articles that will take you into the world of film making.more
blog.thefilmfund.co
1.1K 5.1K 10 posts / quarter DA 24 Get Email Contact
27. The Movie Buff » Independent
Engaging Independent Film & TV Show reviews, Film Analysis, Film Festival Reviews, Industry News, and more. A lifetime of quoting movie lines and reca...lling obscure movie scenes led to the creation of The Movie Buff by Mark Ziobro and Matt DeCristo in November 2011. Our mission is to give every film a fair chance and a fresh perspective.more
themoviebuff.net/c..
885 278 9 posts / month DA 35 Get Email Contact
28. Plymouth Arts Centre Blog
Plymouth, England, UK
Welcome to Plymouth Arts Centre, a nationally acclaimed centre for contemporary art, independent cinema and creative learning.
plymouthartscentre..
4.2K 2 posts / month DA 42 Get Email Contact
29. WFCN Blog
World Film Communities Network (WFCN) is a unique digital platform for film professionals and film lovers to access global opportunities in research, ...production, co-production, publicity, film festival submission, and distribution. It brings the producers, exhibitors, festival curators, and creative personalities of merits together under one single roof for the mutual benefit and growth of the industry.more
wfcn.co/blog
8 posts / week DA 20 Get Email Contact
30. Independent Magazine
Providence, Rhode Island, US
Since 1976, The Independent has been the leading source of information for independent, grassroots, and activist media-makers, providing inspiration a...nd information for their films and video projects, as well as creating connections to the larger independent media community.more
independent-magazi..
4.5K 3.3K 3 posts / quarter DA 48 Get Email Contact
31. Indie Cinema Blog
The Indie Cinema blog is dedicated to cinephiles. It deals with independent films, cult films and masterpieces of cinema history neglected by mainstre...am channels.more
blog.indiecinema.co
2 posts / day May 2020 DA 13 Get Email Contact
32. Indieactivity
New York, US
Indieactivity is an online publication covering film news, reviews, festivals, filmmaking, interviews to active filmmakers and fans worldwide.
indieactivity.com
2.9K 23 posts / month DA 36 Get Email Contact
33. Short Movie Club
Keep up with articles from Short Movie Club.
shortmovie.club/me..
2.8K 1 post / month DA 19 Get Email Contact
34. Indie Film Ins & Outs Blog
Hi, I'm Marc Clebanoff. By using my own journey and trial and errors over the years, I was motivated to share with filmmakers and other creatives ...navigating this business how to gracefully find the middle ground between the creative and the business that will give you a legitimate shot at producing films successfully and ultimately building your career.more
indiefilminsandout..
2.3K 4.4K 1 post / month DA 10 Get Email Contact
35. Shooting People Blog
London, England, UK
A vibrant community of independent filmmakers. They connect and collaborate to get films made and seen.
shootingpeople.org..
32.6K 27.1K 1 post / month DA 53 Get Email Contact
36. Sundance Film Festival | YouTube
US
As a champion and curator of independent stories for the stage and screen, Sundance Institute provides and preserves the space for artists in film, th...eatre, film composing, and digital media to create and thrive.more
youtube.com/cha..
889.8K 919.2K 2 posts / quarter Get Email Contact
37. Filmmaking Lifestyle
UK
Filmmaking Lifestyle brings readers tutorials and guides on setting up and growing a video production business, as well as articles on independent fil...mmaking of all kinds.more
filmlifestyle.com
5K 13.7K 2.5K 30 posts / month DA 42 Get Email Contact
38. Filmmaking Blog
filmmaking.net was founded in 1994 by Benjamin Craig as the official site for the 'R.A.M.P FAQ', a collection of answers to frequently asked questions... found on the main Usenet newsgroup for filmmakers, rec.arts.movies.production.more
filmmaking.net
7 posts / month DA 36 Get Email Contact
39. IndieWire » Film
For over 25 years, IndieWire has been covering the business and art of entertainment. With the respect of film and TV creators, executives, and passio...nate fans alike, IndieWire is known for being ahead of the curve with a unique editorial voice that combines in-depth industry reporting and analysis, and breaking news. Read about indie films, reviews, new releases, interviews, and more.more
indiewire.com/c/film
16 posts / quarter DA 90 Get Email Contact
40. Britflicks Blog
BritFlicks for the latest independent film trailers, movie news, and behind-the-scenes footage and interviews. Our aim is to bring you the latest inde...pendent film trailers of all genres gangster, horror, sci-fi, drama, thrillers, and more.more
britflicks.com/blog
2.9K 7.8K 3K 3 posts / week DA 40 Get Email Contact
41. SINdie
Singapore
The longest running independent film publication in Singapore, SINdie is a web magazine that focuses on both independent and commercial Southeast Asia...n cinema, featuring reviews, trade news, and editorials.more
sindie.sg
4.5K 180 4 posts / year DA 29 Get Email Contact
42. Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle
Chicago, Illinois, US
The Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle (CIFCC) is a creative and engaging non-for-profit organization composed of unique, dedicated, and diversif...ied film critics. Our members are wide-ranging in experiences, backgrounds, tastes, diversities, and target audiences across both print and online platforms and publications.more
chicagoindiecritic..
316 2K 17 posts / year DA 31 Get Email Contact
43. Bushwick Film Festival Blog
Brooklyn, New York, US
The Bushwick Film Festival (BFF) is an MWBE-certified independent film, media, and event production company in Brooklyn, NY. The festival is committed... to community building, empowering underrepresented storytellers, and increasing diversity in film and other forms of media through year-round programming. Their festival blog is about film reviews, announcements, QNA sessions, and much more interesting information.more
bushwickfilmfestiv..
4.1K 2.4K 11.7K 10 posts / quarter DA 38 Get Email Contact
44. India Independent Films
Welcome to IIF, the world's awesomest blog devoted to promoting the independent film and television work of South Asians everywhere. We basically ...just watch our favorite stuff, write about it, let others write about it, and interview the many folks involved in hopes of spreading the brown love.more
indiaindependentfi..
5.8K 1.1K 5 posts / week DA 24 Get Email Contact
45. UK Film Review » Indie Film Reviews
London, England, UK
Here you will find our Indie film reviews, from some of the newest and most exciting filmmakers working in the industry. UK Film Review is an ardent p...romoter of #supportindiefilm and welcomes entries for any kind of movie, regardless of the budget.more
ukfilmreview.co.uk..
DA 39 Get Email Contact
46. IFP Phoenix Blog
Phoenix, Arizona, US
Independent Feature Project: Phoenix (IFP/PHX) supports and develops the growth of independent filmmaking in Arizona through comprehensive training, n...etworking, exhibition and filmmaking opportunities. Additionally, the organization aspires to continually reach out with support for all other filmmaking-friendly organizations in Arizona and be the resource that helps connect everyone in our filmmaking community.more
ifpphx.org/blog
3.5K 1.6K 2 posts / quarter DA 21 Get Email Contact
47. indiefilmTO Blog
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
indiefilmTO that we're more passionate about the filmmaker than the film. We do teach you how to get a great producer yourself
indiefilmto.com/blog
938 DA 23 Get Email Contact
48. Phila Indie Film
We discover and curate a unique collection of local and global Independent Drama, Documentary, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Political, Horror, Comedy, Music Vide...o, Animation, Web Series, and other thought-provoking films in Philadelphia, PA, using surrounding traditional and non-traditional theaters and venues.more
pifffilms.tv
6.6K 2.9K 4K 1 post / quarter DA 11 Get Email Contact
49. Indie Filmmaking Passion
New South Wales, Australia
This Blog will help you produce and direct your movie. Our goal is to demystify the filmmaking process and show you how to make your film on a micro o...r low budget, get it sold and seen by a worldwide audience.more
colmomurchu.com
3 posts / quarter DA 17 Get Email Contact
50. Amy Clarke Films
Liverpool, England, UK
Amy Clarke Films is a filmmaking blog focusing on working within the film industry, career advice and tips for filmmakers.
amyclarkefilms.com
957 1.5K 1 post / quarter DA 21 Get Email Contact
51. Indie Film Professor Blog
Laguna Beach, California, US
Angelo Ford is a professor of film and producer, known for his work on the feature film(s) King of Killers, The Prey, Modeling Life in Cars and All Qu...iet on the Homefront. He has worked on over twenty-five commercial and student films in various crew positions.more
indiefilmprofessor..
140 454 13 posts / quarter DA 6 Get Email Contact
52. Black Indie Film
Walnut, California, US
We provide the latest on the movie-going experience and the connection between Black Hollywood and their audience. We have and will continue to bring ...groundbreaking films to audiences that might not otherwise be available. Follow us to keep up with the latest movie trailers, interviews, reviews, hype, and everything about the cinematic experience straight from Black Hollywood and beyond. Black Indie Film is an online destination providing complete media coverage of film, television, and web content that is created by Black creatives and about Black people.more
blackindiefilm.com
56 10 posts / year DA 1 Get Email Contact
Independent Film Bloggers
Blogger Name | Blog Link | Total Blog Posts | |
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amie cranswick | flickeringmyth.com | 659 | |
indienews | indietalk.com | 268 | |
EJ Moreno | flickeringmyth.com | 260 | |
Gary Collinson | flickeringmyth.com | 232 | |
Robert Kojder | flickeringmyth.com | 191 | |
cic | chicagoindiecritics.org | 166 | |
Matt Rodgers | flickeringmyth.com | 142 | |
Alan Ng | filmthreat.com | 135 | |
Jason Hellerman | nofilmschool.com | 112 | |
Tim Molloy | moviemaker.com | 100 | |
Ricky Church | flickeringmyth.com | 96 | |
Tom Jolliffe | flickeringmyth.com | 96 | |
Alyssa Miller | nofilmschool.com | 78 | |
Margeaux Sippell | moviemaker.com | 76 | |
Jourdan Aldredge | nofilmschool.com | 73 | |
Film Carnage - Rebecca | filmcarnage.com | 71 | |
Chris Gore | filmthreat.com | 67 | |
bobby lepire | filmthreat.com | 56 | |
Samantha Bergeson | indiewire.com | 40 | |
Yaroslav Altunin | nofilmschool.com | 33 | |
Indie Film Hustle | indiefilmhustle.com | 32 | |
Michael Talbot-Haynes | filmthreat.com | 31 | |
Shaun Munro | flickeringmyth.com | 31 | |
Chris Connor | flickeringmyth.com | 29 | |
CineVue | cine-vue.com | 29 | |
Ahmad | filmlifestyle.com | 28 | |
Indiecinema | blog.indiecinema.co | 28 | |
Natalia Keogan | filmmakermagazine.com | 27 | |
Film Threat Staff | filmthreat.com | 23 | |
Andrew Newton | flickeringmyth.com | 23 | |
Federico Furzan | movie-blogger.com | 23 | |
Noam Kroll | noamkroll.com | 20 | |
Don | simplyscripts.com | 19 | |
Sabina Dana Plasse | filmthreat.com | 19 | |
Chris Gelderd | flickeringmyth.com | 19 | |
Movie-Blogger.com | movie-blogger.com | 19 | |
Andrew Stover | filmthreat.com | 18 | |
Jason Delgado | filmthreat.com | 18 | |
Brad Cook | flickeringmyth.com | 18 | |
Matt | filmlifestyle.com | 17 | |
Nate North | indietalk.com | 16 | |
Sumner Forbes | filmthreat.com | 15 | |
Charlotte McGuinness | plymouthartscentre.org | 14 | |
Peter Rinaldi | filmmakermagazine.com | 13 | |
Jo Light | nofilmschool.com | 13 | |
NFS Staff | nofilmschool.com | 13 | |
Benjamin Franz | filmthreat.com | 12 | |
Bradley Gibson | filmthreat.com | 12 | |
Elliot Grove | raindance.org | 12 | |
Christian Zilko | indiewire.com | 12 |