Independent Film Channel, also known as IFC, is a Privately Owned entity based in the US. Founded in 1994 as the Independent Film Channel, a spin-off of former sister channel Bravo, IFC initially operated as a commercial-free basic cable channel devoted to showing independent films without interruption. Starting in the late 2000s, the channel gradually moved its programming from independent films into comedy, horror, and cult television shows and films. IFC became an ad-supported service in 2010 and officially retired its full name in 2014.
