Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to join us for a theatrical screening of Lurker, followed by an in-person conversation with writer/director Alex Russell, moderated by Jenelle Riley (Deputy Awards and Features Editor, Variety).

When a twenty-something retail clerk encounters a rising pop star, he takes the opportunity to edge his way into the in-crowd. But as the line between friend and fan blurs beyond recognition, access and proximity become a matter of life and death.

The directorial debut from The Bear and Beef writer-producer Alex Russell, Lurker is an exhilarating cat-and-mouse thriller made for the moment. Online fixation meets reality in this parasocial, paranoid film driven by a brilliant score and star-making performances.

The film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.

Lurker is streaming exclusively on MUBI starting October 10. Get 30 days free at mubi.com/filmindependent.

 
2025, 100 minutes, color | Written And Directed by Alex Russell | Main Cast Théodore Pellerin, Archie Madekwe, Sunny Suljic, Zack Fox, Olawale Onayemi, Daniel Zolghadri, Havana Rose Liu | Produced by Alex Orlovsky, Duncan Montgomery, Galen Core, Francesco Melzi D’Eril, Jack Selby, Marc Marrie, Charlie McDowell, Archie Madekwe, Olmo Schnabel | Executive Produced by Rick Covert, Sam Romano, Mal Ward, Matt Aselton, Gabriele Moratti, Marco Colombo, Alfonso Angoitia Legorreta, Charles M. Barsamian, Ben Shafer, Lee Sung Jin, Lily Collins
 

Registration Information

Film Lover Members 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 can register for this event starting at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, September 24. | Registration is free; one registration per Membership. | Proof of Member status is required to complete registration.
 

Tickets/Parking

On the day of the event, registered Members may pick up tickets as early as 30 minutes 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.

Parking validation will be provided for this event. The Crescent Theater parking garage is located at 100 North Crescent Drive. Enter on N. Crescent, just above Wilshire Blvd. Please park on P2 or P3.
 

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 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.