Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, announced today the panelists for the seventh annual Film Independent Forum, presented by indieWIRE, to be held October 21-23 at the Directors Guild of America. The keynote speaker and additional panelists will be announced shortly, as well as the recipient of the 2011 Sloan Producers Grant, to be awarded on closing night. The Film Independent Forum is a must-attend weekend con...

The Wall Street Journal brings you the Point of View Café, a three-day program co-produced by Classic Entertainment Group during the 2008 Sundance Film Festival that is open to the public.  Point of View Café offers panels and core conversations on films, live acoustic performances, and complimentary food and beverage service and cocktail receptions throughout the day.  The programFriday, January 18- 10-11 am: Complimentary breakfast- 11-11:30 am: Lauren Ianuzzi acoustic session- 11:30-12...

Monday, January 15----Mike White, whose off-kilter humor and perceptive writing made such films as CHUCK AND BUCK and THE GOOD GIRL major Sundance discoveries of the past few years, is back in Park City with an auspicious directorial debut, YEAR OF THE DOG. In this richly crafted tale of self-discovery, White invests his characters and their comedic confusion with a poignant and compassionate touch that has pundits dubbing the film as next season's LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE. Not only has White c...