Where the Heart Is

This collection of some of our favorite LA-centric indies includes a list of resources for all those affected by the recent wildfires.

L(ove) A(lways)

Farewell, David Lynch

Our own John Squire celebrates the life of a singular figure in independent film, whose impact and influence know no bounds.

A True Icon

Emerging Filmmaker Awards

This year's Emerging Filmmaker Awards winners were announced at a very special Spirit Awards Nominee Brunch in Santa Monica.

Meet the Winners

Here's to You, Josh

With heavy hearts and gratitude, we bid farewell to our beloved President, Josh Welsh; a selfless leader and champion of independent voices.

One of a Kind

Events

Tue
Jan
28

Programs

Meet the Casting Directors

Time 7:30 pm PT
Location Film Independent HQ
Tickets FREE for Members; $15 for non-Members
A great casting director should be one of the first partners you hire when you set out in pre-production on your feature. The right casting... Read More
Fri
Jan
09

Programs

First Look Screening: 2024 Project Involve Short Films

Time 7:00 pm PT
Location Directors Guild of America
Tickets FREE and open to the general public
UPDATE: With the well-being of our community and staff in mind, the Project Involve First Look Screening has been postponed. (Originally scheduled for Thursday, January... Read More

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Programs Tue 1.21.2025

FiSpo Updates: Row of Life, Chasers, The Ice Cream Man & She Cried That Day

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With Fiscal Sponsorship, independent films and their creators can accept sponsorship as if they were a non-profit through Film Independent. The program supports an inclusive variety of projects, narrative and nonfiction, shorts and features, as well as the occasional new media project, special even...

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