Let's Create Together
Harness the power of community in indie film: Learn new skills, build your network, share your voice.
Join the Network of Like-Minded Filmmakers
We love indie film, but we truly believe it can be better. No more gatekeeping, no more competition: it’s time for the era of better, kinder filmmaking. We are stronger together.
This is a safe, inclusive, welcoming community.
Authenticity Suits You.
Tired of not feeling welcome in traditional film spaces? Exhausted from trying to fit into a mold designed to turn you into something else? Want a break from film bro’s and online trolls? Us too. Vulnerability is foundational to the creative process: you simply can’t create your best work when you aren’t your authentic self. We’ve designed our community to foster welcoming, postive community, enforced with our code of conduct. Users who show up with unkind voices and condescending feedback violating our code of conduct, are suspending. You’re showing up, you’re being vulnerable, we’re going to do everything in our power to protect that. While elements of this site look and feel like social media, it’s important to remember: this is not an open community. This is a protected space.
Online education
Learn, Grow, Ask!
The absolute most valuable tool a filmmaker can have? Your own skillset. The more you know, the more you can accomplish, so let’s invest in your abilities! Education is not one size fits all. Continue your film education with live courses, peer support groups, asynchronistic courses, even mentorships (coming soon). Featuring experienced teachers with all areas of expertise across the industry. These are not just video classes, they’re built for live engagement.
Features list
Create and customize your portfolio. Share your resume, your reel, scripts, even your works in progress.
No matter what skills you focus on, you can join groups to specifically discuss those topics. Want advice from fellow cinematographers? Wanna chat with directors? Need to joke around with another producer who get's it? Find your groups today!
Looking for an even more personalized approach to fast tracking your career? Keep an eye out for our new mentorship program!
Networking at your fingertips
What makes this community powerful?
Need to troubleshoot an issue or get some advice? Can't find a specific location or actor? Need tips tracking down a prop? The resource forums are where we really harness the power of community!
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Code Of Conduct: Gentle Filmmaking
There are lots of difficult elements of the film industry that we can’t change, but the culture we create is NOT one of them. We’ve gone to great lengths to ensure this community is a safe space, with positive intentions and helpful vibes. In an industry that demands toughness, staying gentle IS power.
Share your work in a SAFE, positive space.
I started filmmaking because it was breathtakingly exhilarating, I live for the art of film; but as I made my way through the industry as a young woman, I started to ask myself: 'if this is my favorite thing, how come it never feels fun?' Constantly being dismissed, belittled, or excluded, I realized if I wanted a community, I was going to have to build my own. I started talking about the theory of Gentle Filmmaking about 3 years ago, and well...it took off. What I learned is that there are TONS of creators like myself, just waiting to be a part of something bigger, to make better, more sustainable conditions in film, and celebrate collaboration.
Raven Angeline Whisnant
Founder
Writers Table
The Writers Table
Experience what life is like inside a writers room: this collective of experienced screenwriters and authors meets regularly to read, review, and collaborate on each other's passion projects. Audit seats are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Networking
Networking features
Create your personalized profile, including your resume, your demo reel, your work, and hop in some conversation groups!
Artistic Wellness
Artistic Wellness
It's an essential part of our ethos of Gentle Filmmaking. We don't want you to survive in art, we want you to THRIVE in art. We're over hustle culture, it's time for healthy culture! We have courses that focus on mindfulness, wellness, and positivity. We want you to build long-term skills to not only stay in the industry, but enjoy being here. Most of our traditional film classes even have a little twist of mindfulness and kindness!
Feedback
Feedback
One of the best ways to grow your skillset is to get feedback! But in the age of social media, that can be...well, complicated. Not here though! We've clearly crafted guidelines to encourage safe, positive engagement in your work, so you can feel safe enough to even share works in progress. This space fosters vulnerability, so you can meet us wherever you are in your journey.
Acting
Acting
Here at Indie Empire, filmmaking includes acting. Let's be honest, opportunities for actors are too few and too far between. We're putting together lots of classes and programs for actors, as well as peer support! Want to find your next audition buddy? Want to sharpen your audition skills? As an actor myself, some of the most helpful acting skills have come from filmmaking, and learning production enabled me to make my own projects... so who knows where this platform could take you!
Want to help test the site?
Fill out an application to beta test the site, and receive several months for free in exchange for feedback, if accepted!
Keeping costs low:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
There are lots of barriers for filmmakers, and finances have always been one of them. We understand film school can be out of reach for a lot of creators, but we believe in creating equal opportunity educational and hiring opportunities. Better still? We know if you’re an artist $12 a month can still be dear, so that’s why we’ve made our site TAX DEDUCTIBLE. As a business tool, and/or educational cost, you can write off your annual membership on your taxes!
Employer or Producer? Reach out, to ask us how you can write off memberships for your whole crew to join.
Exeperience life inside a writers room
The Writers Table
This collective of experienced screenwriters and authors meets regularly to read, review, and collaborate on each other’s passion projects. Audit seats are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Help in Real Time
Office Hours
Don’t forget to check our live calendar for our regularly scheduled Office Hours blocks. In these sessions, one or more members of the team (maybe even accompanied by a special guest from time to time) will be available to chat and take general questions! This is a perfect resource if you get stuck working on a project, have a last minute issue, or just want to talk shop with your fellow creators!
Nervous to jump in?
I firmly believe nerves are a part of every creative process, so if you’re nervous, that’s okay! If you’re not ready to take the leap yet, come say hello on social media! I’m happy to answer questions and say hello before you join the club! Find us at @New32indiefilms and @IndieEmpireOfficial
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Which type of partnership is right for you?
Where can I join from?
Anywhere! You can be a part of this community from wherever you are; access art outside Hollywood by joining our global network of filmmakers!
I want to explore career opportunities?
You’ve come to the right place! Networking, job hunting, and team building are a big part of our site! While all our classes and events are currently only online, the friends you make are yours to keep! Meet up, collab, make great stuff!
What types of classes are there?
Our goal is to cater to creators across the industry, so we make sure we are always adding and expanded both our class library and our roster of teachers! We have classes in Production, Directing, Writing, Audio, Acting, Editing, and more! Most of our classes also feature a little twist of creative wellness and staying healthy and positive in the industry!
I want to join, but I've never made a movie...
Perfect! This club is for creators at all experience levels, in fact, it’s one of our strengths! Whether you’re a film student, an old pro, or someone who is camera curious but hasn’t made the leap yet, this space is for YOU.
I have more questions, can you help me?
Absolutely! Feel free to reach out to us on instagram if you have a question! @New32Indiefilms and @IndieEmpireOfficial
Get best Price for our Product
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Access to Our Educational Blog
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Email list of Industry opportunities
Recommended Plan
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Live Classes + Events
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Community Networking
-
College Style Courses + Materials
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Resource Forums + Peer Support