You’re invited to join us for our annual Artist Development Showcase, which includes a curated program of short films from Fellows who’ve been supported through various Film Independent Labs and Programs. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers, moderated by 2025 Project Involve Programming Fellow Zegan Doyle.
 

The Films

Angels
Producer, Fabiola Andrade (Project Involve 2024)

A farmer caring for her dying mother has her prayers answered from above.
 
Beezing
Director, Tiffany Lin (Project Involve 2023, Grant Recipient 2023)

A hot summer night, the 10 freeway, and a tube of lip balm. Based on a true story.
 
Before You
Producer, Helena Sardinha (Fast Track 2024)

Looking back on her first pregnancy, a woman navigates the echoes of a life-changing loss.
 
Food for the Chosen People
Co-Director, Varun Chopra (Screenwriting Lab 2021, Grant Recipient 2021)

Three LA friends battle for a table at legendary Chinese restaurant Yang Chow to continue the Jewish Christmas Day tradition. Food for the Chosen People captures all of the chaos and joy that comes with a uniquely American ritual.
 
Interdimensional Pizza Portal
Writer/Director/Producer, Aron Kantor (Screenwriting Lab 2025)

When Grover summons a slice of pizza through an interdimensional portal, his best friend Aliee’s concerns about the unintended consequences of his actions lead them both down a dark path.
 
Play Hard
Writer/Director, Winter Dunn (Project Involve 2021, Grant Recipient 2021, Episodic Directing Intensive 2022); Producer, Xin Li (Project Involve 2021); Producer, Takara Joseph (Project Involve 2020); Cinematographer, Mike Maliwanag (Project Involve 2021)

Nate, a workaholic drummer, spends all his time practicing, always striving for perfection. After he meets Yazmine, a like-minded, dedicated modern dancer, he realizes that the key to success isn’t just to work hard – sometimes it requires you to play hard.
 
Quaker
Cinematographer, Vittoria Campaner (Project Involve 2020)

During their last Quaker meeting of the year, Brooklyn high school seniors share their unfiltered feelings with each other.
 
Single Residence Occupancy
Director, Omer Ben Shachar (Project Involve 2023, Grant Recipient 2023, Screenwriting Lab 2024); Writer, Belinda Tang (Project Involve 2023); Producer, Yuky Shen (Project Involve 2023); Cinematographer, Wenting Fisher (Project Involve 2023); Creative Executive, Jasmine Rivas (Project Involve 2023); Editor, Luodawei Xiao (Project Involve 2023)

A Chinese immigrant living in a Single Residence Occupancy apartment receives news that her family’s application for better housing is denied, and grapples with how to share the news with her children.
 
 
For over 30 years, Film Independent Artist Development has been supporting talented creators who provide fresh voices and diverse perspectives to independent film and television by connecting filmmakers to the resources and networks they need to advance their projects and build sustainable careers. Film Independent Fellows, who have been selected to participate in Artist Development and Global Media Makers programs, are recognized around the world for their artistry and changing the cultural landscape through their work. Today, we are proud to have built a robust community of over 2,400 Film Independent Fellows, including Mollye Asher, Shane Boris, Elegance Bratton, Linda Yvette Chávez, Jon M. Chu, Jomo Fray, Siân Heder, Bing Liu, LaToya Morgan, Lulu Wang and Chloé Zhao.
 

Registration Information

Film Lover Members are guaranteed access to, and receive priority entry at this event. Arts Circle Members are guaranteed access, and receive both priority entry and reserved seating. Email membership@filmindependent.org for more.

All Film Independent Members and the general public can register for this event starting at 3:00 pm PT on Monday, June 16. | Registration is free; one registration per individual.
 

Tickets/Parking

On the day of the event, registered Members may pick up tickets as early as one hour prior to the scheduled start time – look for Film Independent signage. Tickets are nontransferable and for general, unreserved theater seating only (except for Arts Circle Members). Attendees must be in their seat(s) at least 15 minutes prior to the advertised start time or seat(s) may be released. Entry/seating will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests may not enter the venue without the Member who registered them present. Registration does not guarantee entry, even with a ticket in hand.

Masks are optional. This is subject to change as we continue to monitor public health guidance.

The DGA Theater provides several levels of secure underground parking on site.
 

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.
 

Screening Policies

Availability window and registration capacity may vary; always register as early as possible. Limit one registration per individual, per event.

Attendees 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/access to future events.

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