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Powerful Partnership

Award-winning filmmaker Roman Coppola will help shape the 2027 Spirit Awards with fresh energy, ideas and his signature artistic perspective.

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Keeping it 100k

How does $100,000 to create a short film sound? There's still time to apply for our new initiative, in partnership with the Humana Foundation.

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Senior Spirit

The team behind the 2024 indie hit Thelma found the right formula to draw a wide audience to their senior-centered story.

How'd They Do It?

Extra Credit(s)

Eight little words that could have a huge impact on U.S. film production: The Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act.

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Events

Wed

Nov

Film Independent

First Rounds: A Member Meet-Up

Time 7:30 pm PT

Location Saint Felix Hollywood

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

Wed

Nov

Presents

Members-Only Screening: A Long Winter

Time 8:00 pm PT

Location AMC The Grove

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

Wed

Nov

Presents

Members-Only Screening: Nuisance Bear

Time 7:30 pm PT

Location Laemmle NoHo 7

Tickets FREE for Members + 1 guest

Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to join us for a theatrical screening of Nuisance Bear, including an in-person conversation with directors... Read More

Blog

Time to cozy up with a good flick and a robust conversation. This month’s indie offerings leave us with plenty to chew on and mull over, with several wartime dramas and interpersonal conflict up the wazoo. Nine of our ten recommendations will be shown in Film Independent Presents screenings, so ...