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New Beginnings

We are thrilled to officially welcome award-winning media executive Juan Devis as the new President of Film Independent.

Let's Build Together

Don't-Miss Indies

May flowers are around the corner but, for now, April is showering us with a ton of fantastic movies to watch. Don't miss 'em!

Springtime Cinema

Write Place, Write Time

The 2026 Screenwriting Lab Fellows have arrived, and they're ready to embark upon a very special storytelling journey.

Meet the Fellows

Events

Mon

Apr

Presents

Programmers’ Picks: Blue Film

Time 7:30 pm PT

Location Film Independent Theater

Tickets FREE for Members + 1 guest

Please note… This theatrical screening has reached its registration capacity*. * Arts Circle Members can be added to the waiting list by emailing artscircle@filmindependent.org. Join... Read More

Tue

Apr

Programs

Spotlight Your Story: Applying to Our Artist Development Programs

Time 7:30 pm PT

Location Film Independent HQ

Tickets FREE and open to the general public

With so many stories to tell, and so many people to tell them, how do you get noticed in a crowd and access the resources... Read More

Tue

May

Programs

Pitch Like a Pro: Sell Your Story with Confidence

Time 5:30 pm PT

Location Online

Tickets FREE for Members; $20 for non-Members

Pitching, like all forms of public speaking, is often viewed with dreaded anticipation. Speaking about your passion project to a room full of strangers who... Read More

Blog

Last week we announced that media and nonprofit executive Juan Devis has named our new President, filing the role left by the passing of former President Josh Welsh in December 2024, and held until recently in an interim capacity by Board Member Brenda Robinson. Today we’re happy to share an exclu...