Live Read: The Boys

For one night only, the battle between The Seven and The Boys rages on... don't miss this very special Live Read event!

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Member Lens

This month, we spotlight filmmaker Gerardo Maravilla, whose work has taken him from the San Fernando Valley to 'Philadelphia' and back.

Full Circle Moments

Don't-Miss Indies

MAY..... we introduce you to a whole host of exciting films (and a series!) to watch this spring? Yes? Awesome.

Here They Are

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

Events

Fri
Jun
05

Presents

Live Read: Abbott Elementary

Time 7:30 pm PT
Location Lovelace Theater, Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets $40 for Members; $50 for non-Members
Please note: This event has reached its registration capacity. If you would like to request to be placed on the wait list for this event,... Read More
Sun
Jun
07

Presents

Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat

Time 2:00 pm PT
Location Landmark Sunset
Tickets FREE and open to the general public
Join us for a theatrical screening of the Prime Video Series Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat (Episodes 7 & 8), followed by an in-person conversation... Read More

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Film Independent Fri 5.29.2026

How YouTube Helped Indie Filmmakers Make Horror Hits ‘Backrooms’ & ‘Obsession’

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Pardon us for stating the obvious, but it’s a great time to be a horror fan. In the month of May alone, this year’s box office gave us a new, original horror film every week. Interestingly, two of these films, Obsession and Backrooms, were made by directors in their 20s who got their start on Yo...

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