Coupe du Cinéma

This summer, while 48 nations compete for soccer's ultimate prize, we've got 16 fútbol-focused films facing off to be #1!

Pick Your Winner

Don't-Miss Indies

We're halfway through 2026 (yes, really) and our Don't-Miss Indies series is in full stride, with another selection of fantastic films.

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Member Lens

This month, we spotlight filmmaker Gerardo Maravilla, whose work has taken him from the San Fernando Valley to 'Philadelphia' and back.

Full Circle Moments

Events

Mon
Jun
22

Presents

Members-Only Screening: Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass

Time 7:30 pm PT
Location The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills Screening Room
Tickets FREE for Members + 1 guest
Please note: This theatrical screening has reached its registration capacity. Arts Circle Members are guaranteed access, and receive both priority entry and reserved seating. Email... Read More
Tue
Jun
23

Presents

LA Muse: Maddie’s Secret

Time 7:30 pm PT
Location Film Independent Theater
Tickets FREE for Members + 1 guest
Please note… This theatrical screening has reached its registration capacity*. * Arts Circle Members can be added to the waiting list by emailing artscircle@filmindependent.org.  ... Read More
Tue
Jun
23

Programs

NanoWave: The Microbudget Film (r)evolution, Part 3

Time 5:30 pm PT
Location Online
Tickets FREE for Members
Over the course of NanoWave: The Microbudget Film (r)evolution, we’ll dive into ultra-microbudget filmmaking and the filmmakers who are producing independent films with budgets under... Read More

Blog

Programs Mon 6.22.2026

Project Involve Fellow S. Lakmé Iyengar on Lensing Both Animation and Live Action

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As the 2027 Project Involve cycle is open for applications, we are looking back at S. Lakmé Iyengar and her experience in Project Involve. Lakmé worked on the live action film Saving All My Love and the stop motion animation film Dormilón through Project Involve. Working on both films at the same...

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