Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to the LA Premiere of the series The Screener (Episodes 101, 102 and 103), including an in-person conversation with series creator, writer and director Jim Cummings and actor Shereen Lani Younes.

Jim Cummings’ short film Thunder Road won the Breakthrough Performance Award at the 2016 LA Film Festival. The feature-length adaptation was nominated for the John Cassavetes Award at the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards.

All guests are invited to attend a reception in the lobby immediately following the screening and Q+A.
 

An independent film screener leaks from a talent agency and the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office decides to prosecute the agency for theft under false pretenses, transmission of stolen property via wire, and unjust gains. It’s a comedy.

The Screener had its World Premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.

 
2026, 92 minutes, color | Series Created by Jim Cummings | Episode 101 Written and Directed by Jim Cummings | Episodes 102 & 103 Written and Directed by Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe | Main Cast Shereen Lani Younes, Jon Rudnitsky, Jim Cummings, B.K. Cannon, Boni Mata, Creed Bratton, Kumail Nanjiani, Shaun J. Brown, Nicolette Doke | Produced by Thomas Cross, Michael J. McGarry | Executive Produced by Jake Orthwein, Sam Dreyfus
 

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 [email protected] for more.

All Film Independent Members can register for this event starting at 12:00 pm PT on Wednesday, August 26. | Registration is free; one registration per Membership. | Proof of Member status is required to complete registration.
 

Tickets/Parking

On the day of the event, registered Members may pick up tickets as early as 30 minutes 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. Guests may not enter the venue without the Member who registered them present. Registration does not guarantee entry, even with a ticket in hand.

Harmony Gold Preview House parking is complimentary. Underground parking is accessible via Sunset Boulevard. An overflow parking lot is located behind the building and can be accessed from Stanley Avenue. If lots are full, street parking is available.
 

Accessibility

Film Independent is committed to hosting events that are accessible. For inquiries regarding accessibility, or to request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] 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.