2026 Film Independent Forum

September 25-26

Directors Guild of America, Los Angeles

The Film Independent Forum is around the corner, and it’s designed to inspire and empower filmmakers by providing the tools and connections needed to get projects made and seen. Every year, this weekend event offers a communal experience packed with screenings, panels, workshops, one-on-one meetings, and networking receptions.

This year, we’ll explore our evolving industry through a wider lens, as boundaries between fiction and nonfiction, big screen and small screen, and the definitions of global and local are being redefined.
 

Forum passes are on sale now to Members and the general public.

$165 Member Pass

$220 Non-Member Pass

 
Film Independent Members receive a significant discount on passes, which are free for Arts Circle Members and Film Independent Fellows (w/ an active Membership).
 
Not a Member? Join now.
 

More details on this year’s program, speakers and panelists, and our popular Industry Connect sessions are coming soon. You can also take a peek at last year’s Forum teaser, which is right below this sentence!
 

Accessibility

Film Independent is committed to hosting events that are accessible. For inquiries regarding accessibility, or to request an accommodation, please contact us at accessibility@filmindependent.org or 323 556 9305.