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Independent Lens Creator Lab
ITVS Launches 'The Independent Lens Creator Lab' Bringing Editorial Expertise to Creator Content and Digital Platforms ITVS Also Sets 'Incubator Fund' for January
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In the News
This PBS Documentary Powerhouse Just Bet Big on Vertical Video
ITVS is committed to completing the 40 feature films in its pipeline “come hell or high water,” but it's also committed to going digital first with its new vertical video fund. (IndieWire)
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“Vivien’s Wild Ride,” A Deeply Personal Documentary Memoir, Premieres on Independent Lens January 26, 2026
In Her Directorial Debut, Trailblazing Film Editor Vivien Hillgrove Explores Resilience and Artistry as She Faces the Loss of Her Eyesight
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Captivating Documentary Exploring Assisted Dying, “Life After,” Premieres on Independent Lens on November 3
Sundance Special Jury Prize-Winning Investigative Documentary Explores the Complexities of the Quality of Life for People with Disabilities and the “Right to Die”
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New Look, Renewed Mission
Discover the new ITVS.org—modern, accessible, and built to showcase bold independent stories and the filmmakers behind them.
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Century-Long Battle for Gender Equality Comes Full Circle in “Ratified,” Premiering on Independent Lens on October 20
“Ratified” Chronicles a Landmark Victory as the Fight to Legalize Gender Equality in America Reaches a Turning Point in Virginia
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The Life of Nobel-Winning Pioneer of Modern Genetics Explored in “Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution,” Premiering on Independent Lens on October 6
Narrated by Mark Ruffalo, “Cracking the Code” Chronicles Phil Sharp’s Journey From Rural Roots to Architect of the RNA Revolution
In the News
‘Can’t stop. Won’t stop’: Documentary filmmakers face federal funding shortfall
Independent documentary has, by and large, always been a non-profit enterprise," said Carrie Lozano, president and CEO of ITVS. (NPR)
In the News
What’s Being Lost in the Documentary Space As Congress Defunds Public Media
"We may have lost our funding, but unlike Congress, we have not lost our way," writes ITVS boss Carrie Lozano. (The Hollywood Reporter)
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ITVS Responds to Rescission Vote
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Protecting Our Future and Charting the Course Ahead
In the News
ITVS study explores the complex relationships at the heart of documentaries
“The Filmmaker-Participant Relationship Unpacked,” a study recently released by the Independent Television Service, sheds some light on these questions. (Current)