Our programs help filmmakers navigate the industry, develop new audiences, and encourage close interaction between all participants.

• Independent Film Week Formerly known as the IFP Market, Independent Film Week is the oldest and largest forum in the U.S. for the discovery of new projects in development from both established filmmakers and new voices on the independent scene. Read more…
• Independent Filmmaker Labs The Independent Filmmaker Labs is IFP’s unique year-long mentorship program supporting first-time feature directors when they need it most: through the completion, marketing and distribution of their films. Read more…
• Gotham Independent Film Awards Launched in 1991, the Gotham Independent Film Awards are selected by distinguished juries and presented in New York City, the home of independent film. They are the first honors of the film awards season. Read more…
• Fiscal Sponsorship Individuals, foundations, corporations or government organizations often require a trustworthy supervising intermediary when donating funds to projects. IFP serves as such through its Fiscal Sponsorship Program. Read more…
• Emerging Visions Emerging Visions is a creative symposium jointly curated by IFP and the Film Society of Lincoln Center, with generous support from the Royal Bank of Canada. Read more…
• International IFP has official partnerships with some of the most important international co-production markets and festivals in the world. Read more…