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Art House Theaters

“We’re too small to die…and too stupid to quit.”
—Martin McCaffery, the Capri Theatre, Montgomery, AL

Art house movie theaters are the lifeblood of cinemaphiles in cities everywhere, serving up foreign and indie films, classics and documentaries to a devoted, if sometimes limited, audience. While beloved, many local art houses are struggling. With the economic downturn, ever-improving home entertainment centers, digital downloads and the shifting indie film marketplace, can art house theaters survive?

Read Art House Theaters: Where Film Lovers Go Local >>



Animation, drama, documentary and poetry in motion—shorts that pack a punch! Immerse yourself in an eclectic mix of stories and storytelling with this year’s batch of Independent Lens Online Shorts winners.

Check out the festival winners and view the shorts online >>




Inside Filmmaking
“I wasn’t interested in having to live with a camera—I have a hard enough time getting along with myself.”
—John Trudell

How do doc makers tell personal stories without being too intrusive? Read about the relationship between a young Native American filmmaker and her film subject; find out what it’s like to interview legendary journalists and discover how a sensitive approach led to compelling stories from the elderly.

Read Inside Filmmaking Volume 6 >>

Favorite Films
Grey Gardens. Irma Vep, Casablanca. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang…
No, it’s not Film Appreciation 101, just a few of the titles recommended by Independent Lens filmmakers. Are your favorites on the list? Want to expand your film watching horizons?
Find out more >>

Talkback
What are your three favorite films? Yes… just three.
Take the challenge and share the wealth in Talkback >>

When it comes to filmmaking, what does independent mean to you?
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Indie Resources
Can’t get enough independent cinema? From film fan and filmmaker to fund-seeker and trivia buff, there’s something for everyone in Indie Resources.
Get informed >>

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