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New Beginnings

We are thrilled to officially welcome award-winning media executive Juan Devis as the new President of Film Independent.

Let's Build Together

Don't-Miss Indies

May flowers are around the corner but, for now, April is showering us with a ton of fantastic movies to watch. Don't miss 'em!

Springtime Cinema

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

Mon

Apr

Presents

LA Muse: Hal & Harper

Time 7:30 pm PT

Location Film Independent Theater

Tickets FREE for Arts Circle, Film Lover and Secret Members + 1 guest

Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to join us for a theatrical screening of Hal & Harper (Episodes 1 and 2), including... Read More

Tue

Apr

Programs

Climate Storytelling: Warming to New Narratives

Time 5:30 pm PT

Location Online

Tickets FREE for Members

Issues of climate change have been the subject of education specials, TV series and documentary films since the threat of CO2 emissions became known more... Read More

Thu

Apr

Presents

Members-Only Screening: Bait

Time 7:00 pm PT

Location The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills Screening Room

Tickets FREE for Members + 1 guest

Please note: This theatrical screening has reached its registration capacity. Arts Circle Members are guaranteed access, and receive both priority entry and reserved seating. Email... Read More

Blog

Juan Devis, former Chief Creative Officer at the Public Media Group of Southern California (PBS SoCal | KCET), has been named President of Film Independent. Devis, an accomplished media executive, creative strategist and proven fundraiser, will lead the organization into its next chapter. The appoin...