45 Best Independent Film Blogs & News Websites in 2025
Independent Film Blogs
Here are 45 Best Independent Film Blogs you should read and follow in 2025.
1. No Film School Blog
Blog https://nofilmschool.com/
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 Email ****@nofilmschool.com
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2. Film Independent
Blog https://www.filmindependent.org/
A non-profit arts organization that champions the independent filmmaker. Their 6,000 Members have access to the best in film education with classes and 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 Email ****@filmindependent.org
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3. SimplyScripts
Blog https://www.simplyscripts.com/
Free screenwriters screenplay resource and discussion board. Make your script better. Read professional movie scripts and screenplays. Searchable database of movie, television, radio, anime scripts, transcripts and plays. A screenwriter's resource. Directors and Producers, find your next award winning script here.MORE Email ****@simplyscripts.com
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4. StudentFilmmakers Magazine
Blog https://www.studentfilmmakers.com/
StudentFilmmakers Magazine's mission is to provide outstanding, high level educational articles, interviews, and insider best practices and techniques that are inspiring and informational for both new-and-emerging and established film and video makers of all levels around the world.MORE Email ****@studentfilmmakers.com
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5. IndieTalk
Blog https://indietalk.com/
The Internet's #1 Filmmaking Forum Since 2003.This is Filmmakers Forum , Video Forum , Cinematography Forum , Screenwriting Forum .
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6. Filmmaking Stuff Blog
Blog https://www.filmmakingstuff.com/
Filmmaking Stuff is a professional resource for independent filmmakers and provides tips on screenwriting, producing, crowdfunding, directing, movie marketing and film distribution.
Email ****@filmmakingstuff.com
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7. Raindance Blog
Blog https://raindance.org/blog/
Read the latest articles on the Raindance blog, featuring tips, advice and insight for independent and aspiring filmmakers.
Email ****@raindance.co.uk
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8. Jonny Elwyn
Blog https://jonnyelwyn.co.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 Email ****@jonnyelwyn.co.uk
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9. Britflicks Blog
Blog https://www.britflicks.com/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 independent film trailers of all genres gangster, horror, sci-fi, drama, thrillers, and more.MORE Email ****@britflicks.com
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10. DC Independent Film Festival/Forum
Blog https://dciff-indie.org/
Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation's capitol. We have showcased cutting-edge features, shorts, and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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11. MovieMaker Magazine
Blog https://www.moviemaker.com/
MovieMaker Magazine is the leading resource for interviews, behind-the-scenes movies stories, movie recommendations, festival coverage, and more.
Email ****@moviemaker.com
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12. Film Threat
Blog https://filmthreat.com/
Film Threat was founded over 25 years ago. From the beginning, Film Threat magazine dominated the print landscape as the source for a 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 Email ****@gmail.com
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13. Filmmaker Magazine
Blog https://filmmakermagazine.com/
Publication with a focus on independent film, offering articles, links, and resources. Through its four published issues a year and its regularly updated 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 Email ****@filmmakermagazine.com
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14. FirstShowing.net » Independent Films
Blog https://www.firstshowing.net/category/indies/
FirstShowing is a professional web-based destination providing complete media coverage of mainstream and independent movies, the latest on the moviegoing 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 Email ****@firstshowing.net
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15. Indie Shorts Mag
Blog https://www.indieshortsmag.com/
Indie Shorts Mag caters 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; they also work around the web series and music videos circuit.MORE Email ****@indieshortsmag.com
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16. Indie Memphis
Blog https://www.indiememphis.org/news
Rooted in our city's unique creative legacy, Indie Memphis -- through diverse year-round programming, a world-class annual festival, and ongoing efforts to include new voices, new media, and new audiences -- connects the Memphis community while cultivating interest in, and development of, independent film.MORE Email ****@indiememphis.com
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17. Noam Kroll
Blog https://noamkroll.com/
Filmmaking techniques, camera reviews, and industry tips from my real world experiences as an independent filmmaker in Los Angeles.
Email ****@gmail.com
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18. Independent Cinema Office Blog
Blog https://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/blog/
The ICO blog brings you all the latest news from the world of cinemas and film festivals, including opportunities, best practice guides, festival reports, 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 Email ****@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
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19. Blog
Blog https://www.sagindie.org/blog/
SAGindie's online forum for independent cinema, film festivals, industry news, and general tomfoolery. As a free resource, SAGindie offers filmmakers clarity and kinship by guiding them through the SAG-AFTRA signatory process, making it even easier to hire professional actors, regardless of budget.MORE Email ****@sagaftra.org
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20. The Movie Buff » Independent
Blog https://www.themoviebuff.net/category/indepen..
Engaging Independent Film & TV Show reviews, Film Analysis, Film Festival Reviews, Industry News, and more. A lifetime of quoting movie lines and recalling 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 Email ****@themoviebuff.net
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21. Bushwick Film Festival Blog
Blog https://www.bushwickfilmfestival.com/blog
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 Email ****@bushwickfilmfestival.com
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22. WFCN Blog
Blog https://www.wfcn.co/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 Email ****@wfcn.co
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23. FilmCarnage.com
Blog https://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 Email ****@gmail.com
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24. Film Threat
Blog https://independent-magazine.org/
The OFFICIAL podcast of Film Threat!
Email ****@independent-magazine.org
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25. Movie-Blogger.com
Blog https://www.movie-blogger.com/
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 Email ****@movie-blogger.com
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26. Indie Cinema Blog
Blog https://blog.indiecinema.co/
The Indie Cinema blog is dedicated to cinephiles. It deals with independent films, cult films and masterpieces of cinema history neglected by mainstream channels.
Email ****@ndiecinema.co
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27. FILMMAKER MEDIAZONE
Blog https://shortmovie.club/mediazone/
Filmmaker Mediazone is the Short Movie Club online magazine. The magazine targets filmmakers and cinema lovers. It contains research, studies, and interviews on the world of short films. Short Movie Club aims to promote unpurified through the festival's films. They collect films and make it their mission to show programmes to a wide audience in art centres and cinemas schools as often as possible.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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28. Phila Indie Film
Blog https://pifffilms.tv/category/featurefilms/
We discover and curate a unique collection of local and global Independent Drama, Documentary, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Political, Horror, Comedy, Music Video, Animation, Web Series, and other thought-provoking films in Philadelphia, PA, using surrounding traditional and non-traditional theaters and venues.MORE Email ****@philadelphiaindependentfilmfestival.com
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29. Indie Film Hustle Blog
Blog https://indiefilmhustle.com/blog-3/
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!
Email ****@indiefilmhustle.com
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30. CineVue
Blog https://cine-vue.com/
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 theatrical 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 Email ****@cine-vue.com
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31. IndieWire » Film
Blog https://www.indiewire.com/c/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 passionate 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 Domain Authority 90 Read Now Get Email Contact
32. Filmmaking Blog
Blog https://filmmaking.net/
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 Domain Authority 36 Read Now Get Email Contact
33. Filmmaking Lifestyle
Blog https://filmlifestyle.com/category/filmmaking/
Filmmaking Lifestyle brings readers tutorials and guides on setting up and growing a video production business, as well as articles on independent filmmaking of all kinds.
Email ****@filmlifestyle.com
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34. Shooting People Blog
Blog https://shootingpeople.org/blog/
A vibrant community of independent filmmakers. They connect and collaborate to get films made and seen.
Email ****@shootingpeople.org
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35. UK Film Review » Indie Film Reviews
Blog https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/indie-film-rev..
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 promoter of #supportindiefilm and welcomes entries for any kind of movie, regardless of the budget.MORE Email ****@ukfilmreview.co.uk
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36. dGenerate Films Blog
Blog https://www.dgeneratefilms.com/blog
dGenerate Films is the leading distributor of independent Chinese film in North America. We combine pioneering relationships in China with bold partnerships in North America to distribute previously inaccessible content.MORE Email ****@dgeneratefilms.com
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37. The Film Fund Blog
Blog https://www.blog.thefilmfund.co/
The Film Fund serves as an alternative to film industry funding platforms such as screenwriting contests, time-intensive grant applications, and crowdfunding campaigns found on websites such as Kickstarter. Here you will find articles that will take you into the world of film making.MORE Facebook 1.4KInstagram 11.7K Domain Authority 24 Read Now Get Email Contact
38. Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle
Blog https://chicagoindiecritics.org/archive/
The Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle (CIFCC) is a creative and engaging non-for-profit organization composed of unique, dedicated, and diversified film critics. Our members are wide-ranging in experiences, backgrounds, tastes, diversities, and target audiences across both print and online platforms and publications.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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39. indiefilmTO Blog
Blog https://www.indiefilmto.com/blog
indiefilmTO that we're more passionate about the filmmaker than the film. We do teach you how to get a great producer yourself
Email ****@indiefilmTO.com
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40. Indieactivity
Blog https://www.indieactivity.com/
Indieactivity is an online publication covering film news, reviews, festivals, filmmaking, interviews to active filmmakers and fans worldwide.
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41. Indie Filmmaking Passion
Blog https://colmomurchu.com/
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 or low budget, get it sold and seen by a worldwide audience.MORE Email ****@internationalfilmbase.com
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42. Indie Film Ins & Outs Blog
Blog https://indiefilminsandouts.com/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 Email ****@indiefilminsandouts.com
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43. Black Indie Film
Blog https://blackindiefilm.com/
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 Email ****@blackindiefilm.com
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Independent Film Bloggers
| Blogger Name | Designation | Blog Link | Twitter Handle | Twitter Follower | LinkedIn Profile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Macaulay | Editor-in-chief | filmmakermagazine.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmacaulay | |||
| Alan Ng | Editor-in-chief | filmthreat.com | @mypalal | 10.8K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanng | |
| Natalia Keogan | Editor | filmmakermagazine.com | @nataliakeogan | 837 | ||
| Aaron Hunt | Contributor | filmmakermagazine.com | @a_ehunt | 937 | ||
| Andy Howell | Contributor | filmthreat.com | @d_a_howell | 3.7K | ||
| Abbey Bender | Author | filmmakermagazine.com | @abbey_bender | 7.6K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbey-bender-86081b126 | |
| Peter Rinaldi | Author | filmmakermagazine.com | @peter_rinaldi | 1.1K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-rinaldi-baa2101a | |
| Lauren Wissot | Author | filmmakermagazine.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-wissot-33125524 | |||
| Matt Mulcahey | Author | filmmakermagazine.com | @deepfriedmovies | 1.1K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-mulcahey-02974b70 | |
| Erik Luers | Author | filmmakermagazine.com | @erikluers | 1.2K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-luers-32691768 | |
| Matilda Lin Berke | Author | filmmakermagazine.com | @unmeritedsteak | 716 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/matildaberke | |
| Vadim Rizov | Author | filmmakermagazine.com | @vrizov | 8.2K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vadim-rizov-211a9973 | |
| Blake Williams | Author | filmmakermagazine.com | @astrostic | 2.2K | ||
| Dan Mirvish | Author | filmmakermagazine.com | @danmirvish | 4.5K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-mirvish-4082845 | |
| Conor Williams | Author | filmmakermagazine.com | @sadfilmcritic | 1.9K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/conor-williams-239660159 | |
| Vikram Murthi | Author | filmmakermagazine.com | @fauxbeatpoet | 8.6K | ||
| Steve Dollar | Author | filmmakermagazine.com | @dollarama3k | 2.9K | ||
| Calan Panchoo | Author | filmthreat.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/calan-panchoo-13610235 | |||
| Jason Delgado | Author | filmthreat.com | @jasondelgado78 | 1.9K | ||
| Chris Gore | Author | filmthreat.com | @thatchrisgore | 185.8K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgore | |
| Michael Talbot-Haynes | Author | filmthreat.com | ||||
| Bobby LePire | Author | filmthreat.com | @filmguy450 | 1.5K | ||
| Sumner Forbes | Author | filmthreat.com | ||||
| Andrew Stover | Author | filmthreat.com | @andrewstover3 | 188 | https://www.twitter.com/AndrewStover3 | |
| Benjamin Franz | Author | filmthreat.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/abenfranzflick | |||
| Alex Saveliev | Author | filmthreat.com | @alexsfilmthread | 610 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-saveliev-5408062 | |
| Abhishek Sharma | Author | filmthreat.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhishek-sharma-2095 | |||
| Josiah Teal | Author | filmthreat.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiah-teal-filmcritic | |||
| Bradley Gibson | Author | filmthreat.com | ||||
| Sabina Dana Plasse | Author | filmthreat.com | @sdanap | 234 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabina-dana-plasse-4981b3161 | |
| Perry Norton | Author | filmthreat.com | @perry_norton_ | 36 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/perrynorton | |
| Judy Becker | Author | filmmakermagazine.com | ||||
| Rebecca Turner | Author | filmmakermagazine.com | ||||
| No Film School Blog | Editorial Inquiries | nofilmschool.com | ||||
| George Edelman | Editor in Chief | nofilmschool.com | ||||
| Jo Light | Managing Editor | nofilmschool.com | @jo_lightly | 385 | ||
| Jason Hellerman | Senior Copywriter | nofilmschool.com | @jasonhellerman | 1.7K | ||
| Charles Haine | Contributor | nofilmschool.com | @charleshaine | 735 | ||
| Michelle DeLateur | Contributor | nofilmschool.com | @mdelateur | 421 | ||
| Oakley Anderson-Moore | Contributor | nofilmschool.com | @oakswagen | 1.6K | ||
| Kim Welch | Publisher | studentfilmmakers.com | ||||
| Jody Michelle Solis | Editor in Chief | studentfilmmakers.com | ||||
| Jason Brubaker | Author | filmmakingstuff.com | ||||
| Paul Laight | Author | raindance.org/blog | @paullate | 534 | ||
| Jonny Elwyn | Freelance Film Editor and Writer | jonnyelwyn.co.uk | @jonnyelwyn | 4.8K | https://www.linkedin.com/pub/jonny-elwyn/15/197/6b3 | |
| Tim Molloy | Editor-in-chief | moviemaker.com | @timamolloy | 4.7K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-molloy/ | |
| Chuck Foster | Contributing Writer | filmthreat.com | @mrphreek | 800 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckfosterrockwriter/ | |
| Norman Gidney | Contributing Writer | filmthreat.com | @horror_buzz | 19.8K | ||
| Lorry Kikta | Contributing Writer | filmthreat.com | @thekikta | 1.1K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorry-kikta-029b47a/ | |
| Alex B | Author | firstshowing.net/category/indies | @firstshowing |