Independent

Slamdance Film Festival 2025 Celebrates Global Independent Film, Announces Sparky Award Winners and AGBO Fellowship Recipient

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Los Angeles, CA — The 31st Slamdance Film Festival, celebrated for fostering emerging talent in the filmmaking realm, recently unveiled the winners of the coveted Sparky Awards at a ceremony held at the DGA Theater Complex. This year’s festival, held on February 26, highlighted a trend toward recognizing female filmmakers with women directing over half the films featured this year. The festival showcased an ambitious array of 146 films, including 33 features, 104 shorts, and five episodic shows, from which 21 were world premieres. The event continued to exemplify its commitment to indie filmmakers by … Read more

Judge Selects Independent Counsel to Oppose Dismissal of Charges in Adams Case

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In a significant judicial move, a court has mandated the appointment of an independent attorney to oppose the dismissal of charges against Adams, spotlighting the ongoing complexities and legal maneuvers surrounding the case. The decision to bring in an external lawyer, who is tasked with representing the interests of justice, underscores the unusual nature of the request to drop the charges. This development happens amid a backdrop of significant public attention and debate over the fairness and transparency of the legal proceedings. Legal experts suggest that such appointments are typically reserved for situations where standard … Read more

Sundance Film Festival 2025 Unveils Award Winners, Celebrating Fresh, Independent Voices in Film

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PARK CITY, Utah — The 2025 Sundance Film Festival, a highlight event for cinephiles and industry insiders, proudly announced its award winners at a glamorous ceremony hosted at The Ray Theatre in Park City. As the festival draws near its close on February 2, the range of films that premiered and competed here reflects a broad spectrum of independent storytelling prowess from around the globe. This year’s standout in the U.S. Dramatic Competition was “Atropia,” directed by Hailey Gates. The film, which features an aspiring actress whose reality blurs during a military simulation, took home … Read more

Adani Green Engages Independent Law Firms to Review Allegations Against Founder and Executives Over Bribery Claims

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In a significant move in the corporate legal landscape, Adani Green, a major Indian renewable energy company, has recently hired independent law firms to conduct a thorough review of the accusations levied against its executives by the U.S. Justice Department. The scrutiny comes in the wake of allegations involving Gautam Adani, the company’s founder, alongside other top officials, who are charged with executing a scheme amounting to the payment of $265 million in bribes to secure lucrative power contracts. The detailed review by the law firms was revealed in a 33-page document linked to the … Read more