Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to join us for a theatrical screening of Love Me, featuring a Q&A with Dr. Jonathan Gratch (Research Professor of Computer Science, Psychology and Media Arts and Practice, USC). The event takes place on the final night of the 2025 Sloan Film Summit, a weekend-long event co-hosted by Film Independent and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, celebrating the intersection of film, science and technology.

Long after humanity’s extinction, a buoy (Kristen Stewart) and a satellite (Steven Yeun) inherit the Earth, and with only the internet as their guide, learn what it means to be alive and in love. In this groundbreaking first feature from Sam and Andy Zuchero, Love Me explores AI and identity through live-action, animatronics, and classic animation in an epic tale of connection and transformation.

The film was an official selection of the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

Please note: Though the Summit is invite-only outside of this screening and the Sloan Summit Shorts Program (both open to Film Independent Members and a guest), highlights and live updates will be shared on Film Independent’s blog, YouTube and Instagram.

 
2025, 92 minutes, color | Written and Directed by Sam and Andy Zuchero | Main Kristen Stewart, Steven Yeun | Produced by Shivani Rawat, Julie Goldstein, Kevin Rowe, Luca Borghese, Ben Howe | Executive Produced by Daniel Bekerman, Christine D’Souza Gelb, Connor Flanagan
 

Registration Information

Film Lover Members receive priority entry at this event. Arts Circle Members are guaranteed access, and receive both priority entry and reserved seating. Email membership@filmindependent.org for more.

All Film Independent Members can register for this event starting at 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 8. | Registration is free; one registration per Membership. | Proof of Member status is required to complete registration.
 

Tickets/Parking

On the day of the event, registrants may pick up tickets as early as one hour prior to the scheduled start time – look for Film Independent signage. Tickets are nontransferable and for general, unreserved theater seating only (except for Arts Circle Members). Attendees must be in their seat(s) at least 15 minutes prior to the advertised start time or seat(s) may be released. Entry/seating will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration does not guarantee entry, even with a ticket in hand.

Masks are optional. This is subject to change as we continue to monitor public health guidance.

Parking is located at Pritzker Parking Garage at LACMA on 6th St., just east of Fairfax Ave. At the west end of the Pritzker Parking Garage (opposite end of the garage from the driveway), please proceed up the stairs to ground level. Continue right (west) to the Academy Museum north doors (under the glass bridges) for check-in.

Pritzker Parking Garage (LACMA Parking)
6000 W 6th St
Los Angeles, CA 90036
 

Accessibility

Film Independent is committed to hosting events that are accessible. For inquiries regarding accessibility, or to request an accommodation, please contact us at accessibility@filmindependent.org or 323 556 9305.
 

Screening Policies

Availability window and registration capacity may vary; always register as early as possible. Limit one registration per individual, per event.

Attendees are required to follow all rules and guidelines as laid out by Film Independent and/or its partners. If a guest has been registered for an event by a Member, these policies shall apply to that guest. Violation of policies may result in suspension or termination of Membership/access to future events.

Event details and guest participation are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.