Independent Lens - an Independent Film Festival in your Living Room

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Audience Award
	And the Winner Is… The votes are in! Viewers have called the 2008 Independent Lens Audience Award Winner a “master documentary” about some “wonderful sexy men.” Find out which film took the prize »

Recently Featured
	FILMOCRACY Declares a Winner A clever mix of animation, archival footage and KING CORN clips make Kylee Darcy’s short film on the politics of food a sure winner. Watch “Corn King Takes Over the World” and learn more »

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Bios & Profiles

Meet the king of funk, the queen of Latin soul, farmers, firefighters, sheriffs, dancers and more…

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New on DVD

Can’t make it to the art house? Here are some recently released indie films for you to watch at home.

Flickr Submissions
Sailing the Ocean Blue Inspired by the documentary DEEP WATER and drama on the high seas, we're collecting images of ocean sailing. View a colorful array of sailing images in our Flickr Group and add your own »

Vote Democracy!
	Indie Lens and NPR Team Up for Get My Vote It all starts with one question: What will it take for a candidate to get your vote? Watch videos and join in by submitting your own video, audio or text. Watch now »

Inside Indies
	Learn From the Pros Get tips from independent filmmakers. Six exclusive shorts cover topics including stop-motion animation, the use of archival footage, finding a point of view and more. Go behind the scenes »

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