As part of the 2025 Sloan Summit’s in-person weekend of panels and screenings, we are happy to present the Summit’s works-in-progress shorts program virtually to Film Independent Members and their guests.

These five brand new Sloan Foundation-supported films all tackle themes of science and technology in innovative and dynamic ways. Don’t miss your chance to be among the first to see them!

The Sloan Film Summit, launched in 1999, forms part of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation’s Film Program under its broader effort in the Public Understanding of Science and Technology. This year’s event will highlight the ways in which art and science can support each other and work towards a common mission; acknowledging the program’s wide-ranging success supporting young filmmakers while bringing together a new group of artists and scientists.

Please note: Though the Summit is invite-only outside of this screening and the Closing Night Screening (both open to Film Independent Members and a guest), highlights and live updates will be shared on Film Independent’s blog, YouTube and Instagram.
 
2025, 96 minutes, color | Written and Directed by the Sloan Foundation Filmmaker Grantees
 

Registration Information

All Film Independent Members can register for this online screening starting at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 7. | Registration is free; one registration per Membership. | Proof of Member status is required to complete registration.
 

How to Watch

On the first day of screening availability, registered Members (and guests, when applicable) will be emailed a secure link by our partner Vision Media to watch this title in the Film Independent Presents Online Screening Room.
 

Accessibility

Film Independent is committed to hosting events that are accessible. For inquiries regarding accessibility, or to request an accommodation, please contact us at accessibility@filmindependent.org or 323 556 9305.
 

Online Screening Policies

Availability window and registration capacity may vary; always register as early as possible to ensure access. Links are watermarked, nontransferable and may only be used by the Member who completed the registration. Limit one link per Membership, per event.

Members are required to follow all rules and guidelines as laid out by Film Independent and/or its partners. If a guest has been registered for an event by a Member, these policies shall apply to that guest. Violation of policies may result in suspension or termination of Membership.

Event details and guest participation are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.