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Events

May

12-15

Programs

2025 Sloan Summit Shorts Program

Time 12:00 am – 11:59 pm PT

Location Film Independent Presents Online Screening Room

Tickets FREE for Members + 1 guest

Please note… This online screening has reached its registration capacity. As part of the 2025 Sloan Summit’s in-person weekend of panels and screenings, we... Read More

Thu

May

Film Independent

3rd Thursdays

Time 7:30 pm PT

Location Film Independent HQ

Tickets FREE and open to the general public

3rd Thursdays is your monthly opportunity to learn about the events and services that Film Independent provides, and network with fellow filmmakers and film lovers.... Read More

Wed

May

Presents

Members-Only Screening: Overcompensating

Time 7:30 pm PT

Location Landmark Sunset

Tickets FREE for Members + 1 guest

You’re invited to join us for a theatrical screening of Episode 1, “Lucky” and Episode 2, “Who’s That Girl” of the new Prime Video series... Read More

Blog

It’s not technically summer yet, but May is usually when things start to heat up– both outside and at the movie theater. After the earlier frenzy of awards season, moviegoers can expect a more robust release schedule, with May being the official start of summer blockbuster season. While this...