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It's True...

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

Meet the Fellows

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

Where Arts Meet Science

Those who took part in the 2026 Sloan Salon learned about "discovering the story in the science" – and you can too.

Creativity + Chemistry

Events

Tue

Jun

Programs

IndieLink 2026: Actors

Time 7:30 pm PT

Location Film Independent HQ

Tickets FREE for Members; $20 for non-Members

Throughout the year, Film Independent offers filmmakers the opportunity to meet with cinematographers (spring), actors (summer), composers (fall) and editors (winter), through our popular IndieLink... Read More

Tue

Jul

Programs

Documentary Ethics: Case Study of ‘The Perfect Neighbor’

Time 5:30 pm PT

Location Online

Tickets FREE and open to the general public

Please note: This event was originally scheduled for May 19 and will now take place on July 7. Nothing is clear cut when you’re... Read More

Tue

Jul

Programs

2026 Artist Development Showcase

Time 7:30 pm PT

Location Directors Guild of America

Tickets FREE and open to the general public

You’re invited to join us for our annual Artist Development Showcase, which includes the presentation of the annual Changemaker Awards and a curated program of... Read More

Blog

As the 2027 Project Involve cycle is open for applications, we are looking back at S. Lakmé Iyengar and her experience in Project Involve. Lakmé worked on the live action film Saving All My Love and the stop motion animation film Dormilón through Project Involve. Working on both films at the same...

It's True...

Write Place, Write Time

Where Arts Meet Science

Events

IndieLink 2026: Actors

Documentary Ethics: Case Study of ‘The Perfect Neighbor’

2026 Artist Development Showcase

Blog

Project Involve Fellow S. Lakmé Iyengar on Lensing Both Animation and Live Action

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