Live Read: Heathers

New York! In partnership with MUBI, we're back with a Live Read of a classic, razor-sharp satire directed by Meredith Alloway.

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Don't-Miss Indies

MAY..... we introduce you to a whole host of exciting films (and a series!) to watch this spring? Yes? Awesome.

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New Beginnings

We are thrilled to officially welcome award-winning media executive Juan Devis as the new President of Film Independent.

Let's Build Together

It's True...

These talented nonfiction filmmakers are poised to propel their careers forward as Fellows of the 2026 Documentary Story Lab.

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Events

Tue
May
19

Programs

Documentary Ethics: Case Study of ‘The Perfect Neighbor’

Time 5:30 pm PT
Location Online
Tickets FREE and open to the general public
Nothing is clear cut when you’re tasked with capturing reality as it unfolds. On set and in the editing room, documentarians working with unpredictable participants... Read More
May
19-20

Presents

Programmers’ Picks: The Python Hunt

Time 12:00 am – 11:59 pm PT
Location Film Independent Presents Online Screening Room
Tickets FREE for Members + 1 guest
Join us for this online screening of The Python Hunt, followed by a pre-recorded conversation with director Xander Robin, moderated by Jacob Warren (Programmer, Film... Read More

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Film Independent Mon 5.11.2026

Member Lens: Writer/Director Gerardo Maravilla on Learning to Crowdfund & Sharing His Experiences

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What happens when you fall in love with filmmaking, but don’t come from an artistic background and don’t have an MFA from the big film schools? Gerardo Maravilla looked to the resources that Film Independent provides, where he found “a sense of community, legitimacy, and accessibility that can...

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