Arts Circle, Film Lover, Secret (shhh…) Members and Fellows (with an active Membership), you and a guest are invited to Programmers’ Picks. Make sure to take advantage of your exclusive priority registration window for Programmers’ Picks events, after which all Film Independent Members will have the opportunity to register.

Join us for this online screening of The Python Hunt, followed by a pre-recorded conversation with director Xander Robin, moderated by Jacob Warren (Programmer, Film Independent).

In an attempt to save the threatened ecosystem, the Florida government hosts an annual competition to remove invasive pythons from the Everglades. For ten grueling nights, python-mania overtakes the ‘glades as an eclectic group of amateur hunters contends with unforgiving terrain, aggressive nocturnal creatures, and their own desires and demons that push them into the swamp, searching for slithering glory.

From Oscilloscope Laboratories, The Python Hunt premiered at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival where it was a Special Jury Award Winner.

Registration will open to all Film Independent Members on May 12.

 
2025, 91 minutes, color | Directed by Xander Robin | Main Cast Jimbo McCartney, Shannon McCartney, Toby Benoit, Anne Stratton Hilts, Richard Perenyi, Madison Oliveira, Joe Wasilewski | Produced by Lance Oppenheim, Lauren Cioffi, Melissa Oppenheim, Xander Robin | Executive Produced by Dani Bernfeld, Gillian Brown
 

Registration Information

Film Independent Arts Circle, Film Lover and Secret Members, and Fellows (with an active Membership) can register for this event starting at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, May 5. | Registration is free; one registration per Membership. | Proof of Member status is required.

All Film Independent Members can register for this event starting on Tuesday, May 12. | Registration is free; one registration per Membership. | Proof of Member status is required.

Arts Circle Members are guaranteed access to this screening. For information about Arts Circle, contact Jennifer Murby at jmurby@filmindependent.org.
 

How to Watch

On the first day of screening availability, registered Members (and guests, when applicable) will be emailed a secure link by our partner Vision Media to watch this title in the Film Independent Presents Online Screening Room.
 

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.
 

Online Screening Policies

Availability window and registration capacity may vary; always register as early as possible to ensure access. Links are watermarked, nontransferable and may only be used by the Member who completed the registration. Limit one link per Membership, per event.

Members 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.

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