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.

Click Meeee

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

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 Tue 6.16.2026

Filmmaker Tuesday: Getting Production Value for Microbudget Films

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For James Fields, microbudget is a way of life. He relishes that the unique challenges that come from making a microbudget film require you to learn every aspect of filmmaking, because with limited budget and crew, you’re going to be doing every job. “On any set I’m on, I’m asking every crew...

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