Ask any filmmaker, and they’ll tell you that coming up with the idea for a film is one of the hardest parts of the process.

The 2026 Film Independent Forum is the place for film professionals to gather for two days to connect, learn about what's ...

In the new series Micro-Cinema City, we take a look at the DIY spaces and under 50-seat theaters across Los Angeles that are experimenting with different ...

It’s a month for some truly compelling films, many of which you can see right here at a Film Independent Presents member screening. But even if your ...

It’s beyond question now as to what Gregg Araki, a pillar of the New Queer Cinema movement, spent his time pondering over in his twelve-year hiatus from filmmaking: What is up with Gen Z and sex?!

“We had hair malfunctions; we had actors who quit 30 minutes before they were supposed to show up… There were camera malfunctions, batteries lost. It was a hot mess,” said student director Sophie ...

Welcome to Fiscal Spotlight, a special monthly round up of projects—at all stages of production—working their way through Film Independent’s Fiscal Sponsorship pipeline. Enjoy! Film Independent’s ...

From Blue Harbor Entertainment, Unapologetic Projects and Variance Films, The Musical premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and will open in theaters on September 18. Beverages will be served ...

Ten years in, Film Independent’s Episodic Lab is still doing what it does best: finding writers with a distinct voice and giving them the room, and the mentors, to sharpen it. This year’s cohort is ...

The independent spirit is thriving in theaters this summer, as we come together for life-affirming storytelling and a cool retreat from climbing temps. This month’s ten recommendations offer lots to ...