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Don't-Miss Indies

Our pal Matt Warren makes a cameo appearance on the blog with a banger of a Don't-Miss Indies list for June...

Matt-tastic

From the Summit

The worlds of science and storytelling came together at the 2025 Sloan Summit to discuss creativity, authenticity and collaboration.

The Sloan Zone

Hello Hollywood

The Spirit Awards recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, but we're already looking ahead to a new year and a new venue...

2026 Spirit Awards News

Events

Tue

Jun

Programs

Sloan Salon: Storytelling in the Age of Climate: Big Screen,...

Time 5:30 pm PT

Location Online

Tickets FREE and open to the general public

As climate change shapes our reality, it also transforms the stories we tell. Film Independent is proud to partner with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation... Read More

Tue

Jun

Programs

PYOP: Pitching Yourself and Your Project

Time 7:30 pm PT

Location Film Independent HQ

Tickets FREE for Members; $20 for non-Members

Whether it’s in an elevator room, in a room or on Zoom, if you’re shopping a project, you need to be ready to seize the... Read More

Thu

Jun

Film Independent

3rd(ish) Thursdays

Time 7:30 pm PT

Location Film Independent HQ

Tickets FREE and open to the general public

Please note: This time around, 3rd Thursday will take place on the 4th Thursday of the month: June 26! 3rd Thursdays is your monthly opportunity... Read More

Blog

We are rolling out some of our past Project Involve shorts to view online! These Project Involve shorts can now be seen on our Film Independent YouTube channel and are featuring them here on the blog with exclusive talks with the filmmakers. Applications for next year’s Project Involve are now ope...