It seems apt that a room full of teenagers introduced their documentaries about ableism, gentrification, and racism gathered ...

Tickets will be available to Members starting at 12:00 pm PT on Thursday, July 9. Tickets open to the general public ...

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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 (November 18, 2025) — Film Independent, the nonprofit behind the Spirit Awards, announced the 15 projects and 34 filmmakers selected for its 23rd annual Fast Track Film Finance Market, ...

Help independent filmmakers tell their stories. Make a donation to A Soft Place to Land today. Film Independent’s Fiscal Sponsorship program opens the door to nonprofit funding for independent ...

Arts Circle, Film Lover, Secret Members and Fellows (with an active Membership), you and a guest are invited to join us for a theatrical screening of Boorman and the Devil, including an in-person ...

Join our diverse community of filmmakers and film lovers. Film Independent Members believe that supporting artist-driven storytelling is critical to our culture. Each level of Membership has unique ...

Please note: Tickets will be available to Members starting at 12:00 pm PT on Friday, May 8. Tickets open to the general public beginning at 12:00 pm PT on Monday, May 11. It’s 1988 at Westerburg High ...

You’re invited to join us for our annual Artist Development Showcase, which includes the presentation of the annual Changemaker Awards and a curated program of short films from Fellows who’ve been ...

Help independent filmmakers tell their stories. Make a donation to Too Good To Last today. Film Independent’s Fiscal Sponsorship program opens the door to nonprofit funding for independent filmmakers ...