Don't-Miss Indies

Waaaiiit a second. It's August? Already? As we careen toward fall, we're enjoying these indies during the dog days of summer.

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Summer may be slowly fading, but excitement is building for the 2025 Film Independent Forum! Passes are on sale now.

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The Changemakers

Andrew Ahn, Aaron T. Edmonds and Jomo Fray have been announced as the recipients of the 2025 Changemaker Awards.

Independent & Impactful

Events

Aug
28-30

Presents

Festival Visions: On a Sunday at Eleven

Time 12:00 am – 11:59 pm PT
Location Film Independent Presents Online Screening Room
Tickets FREE and open to the general public
Please note: This online screening has reached its registration capacity. Festival Visions, now in its third year, is a series that shines a light on... Read More
Wed
Sep
03

Presents

Members-Only Screening: The Baltimorons

Time 8:00 pm PT
Location AMC Century City
Tickets FREE for Members + 1 guest
Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to join us for a theatrical screening of The Baltimorons, followed by an in-person conversation with... Read More

Blog

Programs Mon 8.25.2025

From The Screenwriting Lab to ‘Rental Family’ : HIKARI on Creating Authenticity in Her Films

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“It doesn’t have to be a big idea. It could start small.” For writer/director HIKARI, the truth to an idea is far more important than the size of one. The Screenwriting Lab Fellow believes that finding a story that you feel passionate about is the key to success. “It takes time to make movie...

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