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Forum Flashback

As we enter the final stretch of 2025, we're taking a look back to the Forum and its panels all about pitching, financing and more...

It's November? Really?

Don't-Miss Indies

Fact: the announcement of the 2026 Spirit Awards nominees is on December 3. Also, these movies are great, so watch them!

Thankful 4 Films

Spectacular Spike

There's never a bad time to look back at the indelible career of filmmaker Spike Lee, whose 24th narrative feature is streaming now.

A singular visionary

Events

Nov

25-30

Presents

Members-Only Online Screening: Re-Election

Time 12:00 am – 11:59 pm PT

Location Film Independent Presents Online Screening Room

Tickets FREE for Members + 1 guest

Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to watch Re-Election in the Film Independent Presents Online Screening Room, powered by Vision Media, followed... Read More

Tue

Dec

Programs

Spotlight Your Story: Applying to Our Artist Development Programs

Time 5:30 pm PT

Location Online

Tickets FREE and open to the general public

With so many stories to tell – and so many storytellers – how do you stand out and access the resources needed to bring your film... Read More

Thu

Dec

Presents

Members-Only Screening: Predators

Time 7:30 pm PT

Location Landmark Sunset

Tickets FREE for Members + 1 guest

Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to join us for a theatrical screening of Predators, followed by an in-person conversation with director... Read More

Blog

Today on his birthday, we’re thinking of Film Independent President Josh Welsh, who we lost on December 31st of last year. We’re republishing our article in remembrance of him here. Pull out a guitar and grab a donut in honor of Josh today.*** Edward Joshua Welsh November 19, 1962 ...