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

Indie Insights

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

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

Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to join us for a theatrical screening of Oh, Hi!, followed by an in-person conversation with... 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 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...