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

Mon
Apr
27

Presents

Programmers’ Picks: Blue Film

Time 7:30 pm PT
Location Film Independent Theater
Tickets FREE for Members + 1 guest
Please note… This theatrical screening has reached its registration capacity*. * Arts Circle Members can be added to the waiting list by emailing artscircle@filmindependent.org. Join... Read More
Tue
Apr
28

Programs

Spotlight Your Story: Applying to Our Artist Development Programs

Time 7:30 pm PT
Location Film Independent HQ
Tickets FREE and open to the general public
With so many stories to tell, and so many people to tell them, how do you get noticed in a crowd and access the resources... Read More

Blog

Film Independent Tue 4.21.2026

EXCLUSIVE: New Film Independent President Juan Devis on His Story – and the Next Chapter

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Last week we announced that media and nonprofit executive Juan Devis has named our new President, filing the role left by the passing of former President Josh Welsh in December 2024, and held until recently in an interim capacity by Board Member Brenda Robinson. Today we’re happy to share an exclu...

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