Directors Close-Up

The annual DCU returns, featuring 2026 Spirit Awards nominees in conversation – and yep, it's 100% free and open to all!

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Hello Ego!

As host of the 2026 Spirit Awards, the brilliant and hilarious Ego Nwodim will undoubtedly deliver a performance that is very, very well done.

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Spirit Awards Nominees

Big news: the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards nominees are here! February 15 and the iconic Hollywood Palladium await...

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Events

Thu
Jan
15

Programs

First Look Screening: 2025 Project Involve Short Films

Time 7:00 pm PT
Location Directors Guild of America
Tickets FREE and open to the general public
You’re invited to join us for a theatrical screening of the five short films created in the recently completed 2025 edition of Project Involve. During... Read More
Thu
Jan
15

Film Independent

3rd Thursdays

Time 7:30 pm PT
Location Film Independent HQ
Tickets FREE and open to the general public
3rd Thursdays is your monthly opportunity to learn about the events and services that Film Independent provides, and network with fellow filmmakers and film lovers.... Read More

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Film Independent Mon 1.5.2026

Don’t Miss Indies: What to Watch in January

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Happy New Year! Kicking off 2026 with a visual tour of the world, this month’s Don’t-Miss list includes films set in the US as well as Australia, Canada, Spain, Portugal, The Philippines, Belgium, Thailand, and Iceland. Some are English-language, but you’ll also hear Korean in The Mother and t...

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