60 Best Independent Film Blogs & News Websites in 2026

1. No Film School Blog

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Description 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

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Description 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. Sundance Institute Blog

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Description The Sundance Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the discovery and development of independent artists and audiences. Through its programs, the Institute seeks to discover, support, and inspire independent film and media artists from the United States and around the world, and to introduce audiences to their new work. Read about movies, reviews, announcements, awards, nominations, feature stories and many more interesting articles about the movie industry in the Sundance Blog.MORE Email ****@sundance.org
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4. SimplyScripts

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Description 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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5. StudentFilmmakers Magazine

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Description 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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6. IndieTalk

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Description The Internet's #1 Filmmaking Forum Since 2003.This is Filmmakers Forum , Video Forum , Cinematography Forum , Screenwriting Forum .
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7. Filmmaking Stuff Blog

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Description Filmmaking Stuff is a professional resource for independent filmmakers and provides tips on screenwriting, producing, crowdfunding, directing, movie marketing and film distribution.
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8. Raindance Blog

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Description Read the latest articles on the Raindance blog, featuring tips, advice and insight for independent and aspiring filmmakers.
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9. Jonny Elwyn

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Description 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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10. Britflicks Blog

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Description 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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11. MovieMaker Magazine

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Description MovieMaker Magazine is the leading resource for interviews, behind-the-scenes movies stories, movie recommendations, festival coverage, and more.
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12. Film Threat

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Description 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

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Description 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

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Description 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. DC Independent Film Festival/Forum

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Description 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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16. Noam Kroll

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Description Filmmaking techniques, camera reviews, and industry tips from my real world experiences as an independent filmmaker in Los Angeles.
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17. Independent Cinema Office Blog

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Description 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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18. The Movie Buff » Independent

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Description Read the reviews and articles about Independent Films in The Movie Buff Magazine. The magazine's mission is to give every film a fair chance and a fresh perspective. Their motto is 'Tough on movies, not on Films,' a motto they try to embody with every review. Rediscover old favorites at The Movie Buff, and see what their critics have to say about the largest variety of movies on the web.MORE Email ****@themoviebuff.net
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19. The Movie Buff » Independent

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Description 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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20. Blog

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Description 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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21. Bushwick Film Festival Blog

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Description 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

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Description 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

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Description 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. IndieWire » Film

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Description IndieWire is an online publication covering film, TV, and digital news, reviews, and interviews for passionate fans and industry insiders. 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, breaking news, and its best-in-class Oscars, Emmys, and crafts coverage.MORE Email ****@indiewire.com
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25. Movie-Blogger.com

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Description 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

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Description The Indie Cinema blog is dedicated to cinephiles. It deals with independent films, cult films and masterpieces of cinema history neglected by mainstream channels.
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27. Independent Magazine

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Description Since 1978, The Independent has been the leading source of information for independent, grassroots activist media-makers.
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28. FILMMAKER MEDIAZONE

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Description 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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29. Indie Film Hustle Blog

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Description 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!
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30. Cyber NY

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31. SWIFF

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Description The Swiff Blog focuses on independent filmmaking and film festivals, highlighting the importance and impact of small and indie films in the broader cinematic landscape.
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32. In Their Own League » Indie Film

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Description The indie film category of In Their Own League Blog is dedicated to celebrating independent cinema, with a focus on diverse voices and talented filmmakers who often operate outside mainstream Hollywood.MORE Email ****@yahoo.com
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33. Woodstock Film Festival Blog

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Description The Woodstock Film Festival Blog offers updates, insightful articles, and highlights about independent filmmaking, with a strong emphasis on female directors and diversity in the film industry.MORE Email ****@woodstockfilmfestival.org
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34. John Rieber » Independent Cinema

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Description The independent cinema category of John Rieber's blog features diverse commentary and updates on the world of indie film, including reviews of new releases, tributes to filmmakers, coverage of cult classics, and reports on significant events like the Oscars.MORE Domain Authority 38 Get Email Contact Read Now

35. Indie Outlook

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Description Film critic Matt Fagerholm of The Ebert Company highlights the latest and greatest in modern independent cinema.
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36. Independent Film Arts Academy

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Description Stay updated with filmmaking tips at Independent Film Arts Academy. Gain practical advice, techniques, and inspiration to help screenwriters and filmmakers craft transformational stories.
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37. Judicious Jarrod's Every-Flavor Entertainment and Media Reviews » Independent Films

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Description Hi my name is Jarrod Edson, I write in depth spoiler reveiws. It's a hobby of mine, I started back near the end of 2022 and been continuing to this day. I hope y'all can find a reveiw to enjoy.MORE Get Email Contact Read Now

38. CineVue

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Description 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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39. Filmmaking Blog

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Description 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 Get Email Contact Read Now

40. Indie Shorts Mag

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Description 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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41. Filmmaking Lifestyle

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Description 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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42. Indie Shorts Mag

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Description Online short film magazine for independent filmmakers. Short film reviews, tutorials, interviews, marketing & festival news. Submit your short film and get it reviewed. Find short film funding sources and also get help in the funding of your short films.MORE Email ****@indieshortsmag.com
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43. Indie Memphis

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Description 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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44. Shooting People Blog

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Description A vibrant community of independent filmmakers. They connect and collaborate to get films made and seen.
Email ****@shootingpeople.org
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45. UK Film Review » Indie Film Reviews

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Description 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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46. dGenerate Films Blog

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Description 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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47. The Film Fund Blog

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Description 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 1.6KInstagram 16.5K Domain Authority 24 Get Email Contact Read Now

48. Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle

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Description 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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49. indiefilmTO Blog

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Description indiefilmTO that we're more passionate about the filmmaker than the film. We do teach you how to get a great producer yourself
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50. Indieactivity

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Description Indieactivity is an online publication covering film news, reviews, festivals, filmmaking, interviews to active filmmakers and fans worldwide.
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51. Indie Filmmaking Passion

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Description 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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52. Indie Film Ins & Outs Blog

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Description 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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53. Phila Indie Film

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Description 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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54. Black Indie Film

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Description 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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