New Beginnings

We are thrilled to officially welcome award-winning media executive Juan Devis as the new President of Film Independent.

Let's Build Together

Don't-Miss Indies

May flowers are around the corner but, for now, April is showering us with a ton of fantastic movies to watch. Don't miss 'em!

Springtime Cinema

Write Place, Write Time

The 2026 Screenwriting Lab Fellows have arrived, and they're ready to embark upon a very special storytelling journey.

Meet the Fellows

Events

Tue
Apr
21

Programs

Climate Storytelling: Warming to New Narratives

Time 5:30 pm PT
Location Online
Tickets FREE for Members
Issues of climate change have been the subject of education specials, TV series and documentary films since the threat of CO2 emissions became known more... Read More
Thu
Apr
23

Presents

Members-Only Screening: Bait

Time 7:00 pm PT
Location The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills Screening Room
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

Blog

Programs Mon 4.20.2026

INTERVIEW: How Documentary Producing Lab Fellow Bryn Silverman Shaped 6 Years of Footage Into True/False Hit ‘Pinball’

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Applications for the Film Independent Documentary Producing Lab are now open. The deadline for non-Members is May 4th, while Film Independent Members have until May 18th. *** Documentaries can be known to have long shooting schedules. It takes time to get a participant comfortable living their ...

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