October 20, 2014
Update on Twin Sisters Mia and Alexandra from the California Mom
Craig Phillips in Where Are They Now?
We have an exclusive update on the two twin girls featured in Twin Sisters (the film by Mona Friis Bertheussen premieres on PBS tonight, Monday, October 20, at 10 pm;…...
October 17, 2014
Twin Sisters Filmmaker Captures Sibling Bond
Craig Phillips in Uncategorized
Twin Sisters tells the story of the remarkable journey of identical twins, adopted by families from opposite ends of the world who discover their daughters are sisters. The film won the prestigious…...
October 15, 2014
An Update on Alex Libby
Craig Phillips in Where Are They Now?
A common theme in the numerous comments we've received to-date on the film Bully, centers on one of the film's most moving characters, Alex Libby, a sweet-natured Iowa teen who had…...
October 13, 2014
Kelby Johnson Speaks Out Against Bullying
Craig Phillips in Beyond the Films
Kelby Johnson was one of several students featured in Lee Hirsch's powerful film Bully. After coming out as a lesbian as a teenager, Kelby and Kelby's family were treated as pariahs in their small town…...
October 01, 2014
Independent Lens Wins 3 News & Documentary Emmy Awards
Craig Phillips in Uncategorized
Cover your ears, it’s horn tooting time here! Last night at the News & Documentary Emmy Awards ceremony, Independent Lens films won three Emmy Awards, for Editing; Investigative Journalism, Long-Form; and Best…...
September 04, 2014
Independent Lens Announces New Fall Slate
Independent Lens in Uncategorized
[caption id="attachment_5886" align="alignnone" width="600"] From Bully[/caption] On the heels of receiving ten News and Documentary Emmy nominations, Independent Lens announced today that its new season will open with the critically-acclaimed documentary…...
August 12, 2014
From Playwright: Rest in peace, Robin Williams, you tiger.
Craig Phillips in
We are as saddened as everyone about the sudden death of actor and comedian extraordinaire Robin Williams. He was one of a kind, and will truly be missed. We were…...
July 30, 2014
Archival Treasures
Craig Phillips in Uncategorized
We all know the internet is a treasure trove of information (some of it even accurate!), resources, and media. But increasingly it’s become an even more amazing educational tool which…...
July 15, 2014
Independent Lens Nominated for 10 News & Doc Emmys
Craig Phillips in Uncategorized
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced this year’s nominees for the 35th annual News & Documentary Emmy® Awards, which recognize outstanding achievement in broadcast journalism and documentary filmmaking.…...
July 11, 2014
From RealScreen: Archive Masterclass on the Making of the Film
Craig Phillips in
Super piece by Adam Benzine on Let the Fire Burn's extensive, exhaustive archival process, with insight from filmmaker Jason Osder: "Archive masterclass: Making Let the Fire Burn'." The film had…...
July 07, 2014
PBS Online Film Festival (Including Independent Lens Shorts)
Craig Phillips in Uncategorized
WATCH. VOTE. SHARE. For the third year running, the PBS Online Film Festival is happening as we speak. Two excellent short films are representing Independent Lens as part of the line-up: Tryouts,…...
June 30, 2014
The Winner of 2013-2014 Independent Lens Audience Award Is…
Craig Phillips in Uncategorized
The votes are in and Independent Lens viewers have spoken! Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey is the winner of the Independent Lens 2013-2014 Audience Award. Congratulations to filmmaker Ramona S. Diaz and…...