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Festival Focus

In a modern entertainment industry that is ever-changing, how do film festivals actually help filmmakers? Let's explore.

Indie Insights

Youth Movement

Back in May, we teamed up with students to highlight stories from their communities at the Exploring Civil Liberties showcase.

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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

Events

Tue

Jul

Programs

On a Shoestring: Ultra Micro-Budget Filmmaking, Part...

Time 7:30 pm PT

Location Film Independent HQ

Tickets FREE for Members

Please note: This event has been rescheduled and will now take place on Tuesday, July 8. (Originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 13.) Over the... Read More

Tue

Jul

Presents

Members-Only Screening: Oh, Hi!

Time 8:00 pm PT

Location AMC The Grove

Tickets FREE for Members + 1 guest

Please note… This theatrical screening has reached its registration capacity*. * Except Arts Circle – see ‘Registration Information’ below. Film Independent Members, you and a... Read More

Wed

Jul

Programs

2025 Artist Development Showcase

Time 7:30 pm PT

Location Directors Guild of America

Tickets FREE and open to the general public

You’re invited to join us for our annual Artist Development Showcase, which includes a curated program of short films from Fellows who’ve been supported through... Read More

Blog

We’re officially a month into summer, when the blazing sun is still bearable and the usual suspects—camping, swimming, traveling—start to pick up speed. Another activity, purposely left out to have its own spotlight of course, is moviegoing! While big budget films make their way to the front o...