Forum Flashback

As we enter the final stretch of 2025, we're taking a look back to the Forum and its panels all about pitching, financing and more...

It's November? Really?

Don't-Miss Indies

Fact: the announcement of the 2026 Spirit Awards nominees is on December 4. Also, these movies are great, so watch them!

Thankful 4 Films

Spectacular Spike

There's never a bad time to look back at the indelible career of filmmaker Spike Lee, whose 24th narrative feature is streaming now.

A singular visionary

Events

Sat
Nov
15

Presents

Members-Only Screening: Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost

Time 7:30 pm PT
Location AMC Century City
Tickets FREE for Members + 1 guest
Please note: This theatrical screening has reached its registration capacity. Arts Circle Members are guaranteed access, and receive both priority entry and reserved seating. Email... Read More
Sun
Nov
16

Presents

Members-Only Screening: Any Day Now

Time 7:00 pm PT
Location The Crescent Theater
Tickets FREE for Members + 1 guest
Please note: This theatrical screening has reached its registration capacity. Arts Circle Members are guaranteed access, and receive both priority entry and reserved seating. Email... Read More
Mon
Nov
17

Presents

Programmers’ Picks: The Things You Kill

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. Join... Read More

Blog

Programs Wed 11.12.2025

INTERVIEW: ‘Natchez’ Director Suzannah Herbert on the Modern South & Her Documentary Story Lab Journey

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Applications for the Film Independent Documentary Story Lab are now open. The deadline for non-Members is December 15th, while Film Independent Members have until January 5th.   Director Suzannah Herbert grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. The public schools she went to there never taught her the...

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