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The Changemakers

These three creators have made an indelible impact through their art. Meet this year's Changemaker Award receipients.

Talented Trio

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

Events

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 7:00 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

Fri

Jul

Programs

Future Filmmakers Showcase

Time 10:00 am PT

Location Inner-City Arts

Tickets FREE and open to the general public

We’re excited to announce the return of the Future Filmmakers Showcase, presented in partnership with Inner-City Arts. The event, which will take place in The... Read More

Blog

Film Independent’s Artist Development programs are all about uplifting new generations of artists. One of the magical things we’ve found over the 30-plus years of fostering talent, is that so many of those artists want to pay it forward. In 2023 we launched the Changemaker Award to give recognit...

The Changemakers

It's True...

Write Place, Write Time

Events

Documentary Ethics: Case Study of ‘The Perfect Neighbor’

2026 Artist Development Showcase

Future Filmmakers Showcase

Blog

Meet the 2026 Film Independent Changemaker Award Honorees

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