Discover key lessons from three filmmakers who screened their short films at the most recent BFI London Film Festival. From making the most of networking opportunities to practicing patience, these insights provide guidance for film professionals navigating the festival circuit.

Throughout the history of cinema, plenty of queer films have been able to go beyond the small indie movie theater and become worldwide hits. That is why I decided to put together a list of some small independent movies that managed to be successful box office stories or acclaimed award winners.

Emerging filmmakers, trying to reach an audience, often use Science Fiction for their first attempt at creating a cinematic experience. That is why we selected a list of astonishing sci-fi films from independent filmmakers who came up with unforgettable stories worth-watching.

AI is everywhere! From Midjourney to ChatGPT, and it is time to admit that artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay.But even before these chatty, artsy bots leapt into our lives, they have long been part of our imagination.

In order to give some well deserved praise to some of the best independent films of the year that might have slipped under our radars for the past months, Diogo Brüggemann decided to list his favorite small budget flicks that also received acclaim from other critics and audiences alike.