We’re taking Film Independent Presents on a summer getaway… but don’t worry, we’re bringing the movies with us.

This August, settle in for a curated lineup of acclaimed new independent films, each paired with filmmaker conversations. Whether you’re watching from your couch or your own vacation destination, the Out of Office series is your passport to great independent cinema.

No commute. No dress code. Just great stories.

 
Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to watch Honeyjoon in the Film Independent Presents Online Screening Room, powered by Vision Media, followed by a pre-recorded conversation with writer/director Lilian T. Mehrel.

In this light-and-dark comedy, June and her Persian-exiled mom Lela take a trip to the romantic Azores islands for a grief anniversary, with contrasting ideas about how to grieve, how to live, and how tiny June’s bikini should be. Between happy honeymooners, doomscrolling Woman Life Freedom, and their charming hot-yet-deep surfer tour guide, João, these two women (and we, the audience) surf the waves of life, loss and flirting – an unforgettable ride. Honeyjoon is for anyone who lives with loss. For anyone who wants to feel free in their body. For anyone who has tried, and failed, to flirt.

From Utopia, Honeyjoon premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival where it won the Tribeca AT&T Untold Stories Award.

Writer, director and producer Lilian T. Mehrel is a 2025 Film Independent Episodic Lab Fellow and recipient of the Sloan Episodic Lab Grant.

 
2025, 75 minutes, color | English | Written and Directed by Lilian T. Mehrel | Main Cast Ayden Mayeri, Amira Casar, José Condessa | Produced by Andreia Nunes, Lilian T. Mehrel | Executive Produced by Sepanta Mohseni, Azadeh Vatanpour, Rostam Zafari
 

Registration Information

All Film Independent Members can register for this event starting at 10:00 am PT on Wednesday, July 29. | Registration is free; one registration per Membership. | Proof of Member status is required to complete registration.

Arts Circle Members are guaranteed access to this screening. For information about Arts Circle, contact Jennifer Murby at jmurby@filmindependent.org.
 

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.