Don't-Miss Indies

The 2025 Spirit Awards are in the rearview, but could some of these gems be nominated next year? We watch and we wonder...

March-ing On

Still Celebrating

Rewatch the entire 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards, or check out your favorite speeches and highlights right now on YouTube.

Forever Forty

The Award Goes to...

The 40th annual Spirit Awards is in the books! Here's the complete list of incredible films, series and creators who took home trophies.

The Winners

Where the Heart Is

This collection of some of our favorite LA-centric indies includes a list of resources for all those affected by the recent wildfires.

L(ove) A(lways)

Events

Tue
Mar
11

Presents

Programmers’ Picks: Bob Trevino Likes It

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
Thu
Mar
13

Presents

Programmers’ Picks: I Love You Forever

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
Thu
Mar
13

Film Independent

First Rounds: A Member Meet-Up

Time 7:30 pm PT
Location Descanso
Tickets FREE for Arts Circle, Filmmaker Pro and Secret Members + 1 guest
You’re invited to join us for the latest installment of our quarterly Member meet-up series. This is your opportunity to network and connect with fellow... Read More

Blog

Programs Wed 3.5.2025

Meet the New Generals in the Streaming Wars: Our 2025 Episodic Directing Lab Fellows

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Breaking down a script, working with actors, shot listing, guiding the edit – all crucial tasks for a director, but in the TV world, that’s just the start. TV directors have the unique challenge of having to put a personal touch on a long running story, while collaborating not only with the exec...

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Programs Thu 2.20.2025

Hear From This Year’s Spirit Award Nominees with the Directors...

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Spirit Awards Wed 2.19.2025

A Brief History of the Independent Spirit Awards, Part Two: 2001-2025

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