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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

Events

Mon
Aug
31

Programs

Documentary Works in Progress: Symphony of Silence

Time 7:00 pm PT
Location Film Independent HQ
Tickets FREE and open to the general public
You’re invited to join us for a work-in-progress screening of Symphony of Silence, followed by a conversation and feedback session with director Julianne Sato-Parker and... Read More
Mon
Aug
31

Programs

Documentary Works in Progress: Symphony of Silence

Time 7:00 pm PT
Location Film Independent HQ
Tickets FREE and open to the general public
You’re invited to join us for a work-in-progress screening of Symphony of Silence, followed by a conversation and feedback session with director Julianne Sato-Parker and...
Tue
Sep
08

Programs

Industry Insights: Intimacy Coordination

Time 7:30 pm PT
Location Film Independent HQ
Tickets FREE for Members; $20 for non-Members
Over the past decade, the Intimacy Coordinator has become a highly valued collaborator on film and TV sets. Filmmakers are increasingly embracing Intimacy Coordinators as...

Blog

Programs Tue 8.25.2026

How Union County Writer/Director Adam Meeks Made A Recovery Story That Felt Authentic

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Applications for the Film Independent Screenwriting Lab are now open. The deadline for non-Members is August 31st, while Film Independent Members have until September 14th. *** “I never wanted to shortcut the process of building real relationships. “Adam Meeks, writer/director of the new fi...

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Film Independent Names Six Writers to the 10th Annual Episodic...

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Programs Tue 7.14.2026

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Programs Wed 7.1.2026

Meet the 2026 Film Independent Changemaker Award Honorees 

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Programs Mon 6.22.2026

Project Involve Fellow S. Lakmé Iyengar on Lensing Both Animation...

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