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Live Read: Heathers

New York! In partnership with MUBI, we're back with a Live Read of a classic, razor-sharp satire directed by Meredith Alloway.

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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

It's True...

These talented nonfiction filmmakers are poised to propel their careers forward as Fellows of the 2026 Documentary Story Lab.

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Mon

May

Presents

Programmers’ Picks: Slip

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

May

Programs

Hitting the Right Note: The Art of Music Supervision and Clearances

Time 7:30 pm PT

Location Film Independent HQ

Tickets FREE for Members

The perfect needle drop can create a defining moment for any film. Think “Layla” in Goodfellas, “The Sound of Silence” in The Graduate, or “Fight... Read More

Wed

May

Presents

Members-Only Screening: Is God Is

Time 7:00 pm PT

Location The Culver Theater

Tickets FREE for Members + 1 guest

Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to join us for a theatrical screening of Is God Is, including an in-person conversation with... Read More

Blog

What happens when you fall in love with filmmaking, but don’t come from an artistic background and don’t have an MFA from the big film schools? Gerardo Maravilla looked to the resources that Film Independent provides, where he found “a sense of community, legitimacy, and accessibility that can...