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1. Art House Theater Interactive Map

   May 18, 2009

   Where do you go to see your favorite indie films? Today many art house theaters are struggling to survive, as multiplex theaters are becoming a fixture of the suburban American landscape. Check out the Independent Lens Art House Theater Interactive Map to add your favorite theater or comment about others. Whether it’s a grand, restored movie palace or…

2. The Geneva Forum on Social Change

   May 12, 2009

   ITVS and Geneva University, in collaboration with the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School and the U.S. Mission to Geneva, will present the Geneva Forum on Social Change, June 5 and 6 at the Geneva International Conference Centre in Geneva, Switzerland. The forum aims to explore key issues facing communities around the globe, with a focus on the uses of…

3. New Database Matches Indie Filmmakers with Funders

   May 8, 2009

   Finding funding for projects is an ongoing challenge for independent filmmakers. Similarly, funders may also have a difficult time finding the right media projects that match their interests and initiatives. Grantmakers in Film + Electronic Media (GFEM) helps play matchmaker with a new online tool that pairs independents with funders based on common…

4. Recently Funded by ITVS

   May 1, 2009

   ITVS funds, distributes and promotes new programs produced by independent producers primarily for public television and beyond. We're proud to announce the latest projects recently funded by ITVS. We look forward to working with each of the filmmakers to support their broadcast and continued effort to bring a diversity of programming to viewers.…

5. Vice President and Indie Lens Series Producer Discusses Filmmaking Trends

   March 18, 2009

   What are some of the latest trends in documentary film? Lois Vossen, vice president and series producer for Independent Lens, discusses what she has seen on the film festival circuit and films submitted to ITVS. Listen to her exclusive interview with Beyond the Box Blog.