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Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to join us for a theatrical screening of Doc Meets World, followed by an in-person conversation with directors Chris Levitus and Zane Rubin, ...

Please note: This event has been rescheduled and will now take place on Friday, September 25 at the Directors Guild of America, as the Opening Night Screening of the 2026 Film Independent Forum. Forum ...

Providing guidance and insight to writers looking to revise, refine and pitch their pilots Designed to support writers with original long-form episodic projects, Film Independent’s Episodic Lab will ...

This theatrical screening has reached its registration capacity*. * Arts Circle Members can be added to the waiting list by emailing [email protected]. Join us for Burt, followed by an in-person ...

Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to watch The Scout in the Film Independent Presents Online Screening Room, powered by Vision Media, followed by a pre-recorded conversation with ...

The 2026 Film Independent Forum is the place for film professionals to gather for two days to connect, learn about what's next for the industry, and, of ...

Presented in partnership with the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV), Film Independent Members and a guest are invited to ...

You’re invited to join us for the latest installment of our quarterly Member meet-up series. This is your opportunity to network and connect with fellow filmmakers ...

LOS ANGELES (January 10, 2026) – Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual storytelling, announced the winners of its three ...

What shall we watch? April is bursting with fruitful seeds of storytelling, and everything’s coming up Riz Ahmed and Michaela Cole. Both actors lead two different releases this month, including Bait ...