For the Birds

For documentarian Penny Lane, a years-long love of birds drove her desire to tell the story of a very special feathered New Yorker...

Passion Project

Don't-Miss Indies

We'll keep it simple: these movies are gooooooooooooooooooood. Watch 'em.

Superb September

Step Right Up

2027 Film Independent Spirit Awards submissions are open now! Head over to our official submissions page to get started.

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Events

Oct
06-07

Presents

Members-Only Online Screening: The Scout

Time 12:00 am – 11:59 pm PT
Location Film Independent Presents Online Screening Room
Tickets FREE for Members + 1 guest
Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to watch The Scout in the Film Independent Presents Online Screening Room, powered by Vision Media,... Read More
Fri
Oct
09

Presents

Members-Only Screening: Fatherland

Time 7:30 pm PT
Location The Crescent Theater
Tickets FREE for Members + 1 guest
Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to join us for a theatrical screening of Fatherland, including an in-person conversation with director Paweł... Read More
Oct
14-15

Presents

Members-Only Online Screening: Take Me Home

Time 12:00 am – 11:59 pm PT
Location Film Independent Presents Online Screening Room
Tickets FREE for Members + 1 guest
Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to watch Take Me Home in the Film Independent Presents Online Screening Room, powered by Vision... Read More

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Programs Wed 9.30.2026

Ten Grand Indies for Grandparents Month PLUS: A Grant for Senior-Focused Films

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While we’re in the midst of Grandparents Month, we wanted to celebrate the great films that spotlight the lives of our seniors. This list includes Spirit Award winning performances, crime dramas, survival films, romances and coming of old-age sagas, that together prove life can be rich, full of su...

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