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
May
12

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
Tue
May
19

Programs

Documentary Ethics: Case Study of ‘The Perfect Neighbor’

Time 5:30 pm PT
Location Online
Tickets FREE for Members; $20 for non-Members
Nothing is clear cut when you’re tasked with capturing reality as it unfolds. On set and in the editing room, documentarians working with unpredictable participants... Read More

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Programs Fri 5.1.2026

A Cut Above: Film Independent Announces 2026 Documentary Story Lab Fellows

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Out in the field, a documentarian can point their camera anywhere, but in the darkness of the editing room, the real choices are made that turn that footage into an emotional, coherent and compelling story. That’s why the Film Independent Documentary Story Lab chooses to focus on getting those cut...

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