Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to join us for a theatrical screening of The Plague, followed by an in-person conversation with writer/director Charlie Polinger.

At an all-boys water polo camp, a socially anxious twelve-year-old is pulled into a cruel tradition targeting an outcast with an illness they call “The Plague.” But as the lines between game and reality blur, he fears the joke might be hiding something real.

From Independent Film Company, The Plague was an official selection of the Cannes Film Festival Un Certain Regard and will be released on December 24.
 
2025, 95 minutes, color | Written and Directed by Charlie Polinger | Main Cast Joel Edgerton, Everett Blunck, Kayo Martin, Kenny Rasmussen | Produced by Lizzie Shapiro, Roy Lee, Steven Schneider, Lucy McKendrick
 

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 PT on Wednesday, October 15. | 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 lot is located at 11144 Weddington St. (one block north of the theatre) on the south side of the street. The lot is also labeled “5250 PARKING”. Cost is $2.25 for 3.5 hours with a theatre validation, and $1.75 for each 15 minutes thereafter.
 

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.