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.

Here They Are

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.

Meet the Fellows

Events

Wed
May
13

Presents

Members-Only Screening: Is God Is

Time 7:00 pm PT
Location The Culver Theater
Tickets FREE for Members + 1 guest
Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to join us for a theatrical screening of Is God Is, including an in-person conversation with... Read More
Thu
May
14

Presents

LA Muse: If I Go Will They Miss Me

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. Film... Read More
Sat
May
16

Presents

Sean Combs: The Reckoning

Time 7:00 pm PT
Location AMC The Grove
Tickets FREE and open to the general public
You’re invited to join us for a theatrical screening of the Netflix series Sean Combs: The Reckoning (Episode 1: “Pain vs Love”), followed by an... Read More

Blog

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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