Film Independent

We're a nonprofit arts organization supporting independent film and filmmakers. Home of the #SpiritAwards, #FiPresents and more.

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Filmmakers, make a short film with us! 🎬 Writers, directors, producers, cinematographers, editors, programmers & executives: spend 10 months in our Project Involve program creating a short film while gaining mentorship, workshops & grant opportunities.

Join as a #FiMember & apply by JUL 27: https://t.co/daJk4C0R6E

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⏰ Last chance to JOIN IN JULY! For our final week, save $50 on Film Lover and Filmmaker Pro Memberships. At Film Independent, we welcome filmmakers and film enthusiasts, seasoned professionals and beginners, from Hollywood to all over the globe.

✨ Don't miss your chance to save! Join here: https://t.co/FnDrk0W9l4

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Showrunner Silka Luisa is a 2012 Project Involve #FiFellow! 👏

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First look at ‘BLADE RUNNER 2099’ starring Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer.

Premiering later this year on Prime Video.

(Source: https://t.co/gGtLeH3f4x)

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Writer/director David Fortune’s ‘Color Book’ is a beautiful portrayal of Black fatherhood. #FiFellow David Fortune workshopped the film in the 2023 Film Independent Amplifier Fellowship supported by @Netflix.

Full Q&A on YouTube: https://t.co/ZVNa04GEwf

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Join us tomorrow at 10:00 am to watch shorts from teens across the country and around the globe as part of the 2026 Future Filmmakers Showcase in partnership with Inner-City Arts. 🎞

After the screening, we'll have lunch and hear from guest speaker Roshan Sethi (‘The Resident’, ‘A Nice Indian Boy’)!

FREE RSVP: https://t.co/bH2p7gmH6K

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The LA premiere of ‘I Want Your Sex’. #FiPresents was honored to have New Queer Cinema pioneer, Gregg Araki with us for a Q&A moderated by Jack Smart (People Magazine). Back in 2006, Araki was a #SpiritAwards Best Director Nominee for ‘Mysterious Skin’. Watch his latest film in theaters July 31!

Learn more about the film #ontheblog: https://t.co/R2od5TCwpD 

Part of the Robert Gore Rifkind Foundation Queer Cinema Series. 📸: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images

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Hi Gregg Araki! 👋 Tonight #FiPresents hosted the LA premiere of ‘I Want Your Sex’.

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TONIGHT at 7:30 pm, writer/director Gregg Araki joins #FiPresents for ‘I Want Your Sex’, as part of the Robert Gore Rifkind Foundation Queer Cinema Series. 🌈 An official @Sundanceorg selection starring Olivia Wilde, Cooper Hoffman, Chase Sui Wonders and Charli xcx!

SOLD OUT! 👉 Follow us on IG (@filmindependent) for the behind-the-scenes: https://t.co/mnoFtMeurK

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Thanks to all for showing up to the 2026 Artist Development Showcase! 🎞️ Featuring films from #FiFellows J.M. Harper, Naishe Nyamubaya, Sue-Ellen Chitunya, Selena Leoni, Joewi Verhoeven, Mireia Vilanova, Sana Zahra Jafri and Christopher Nataanii Cegielski.

Shoutout to our Project Involve alumni for programming an incredible selection of films: Zegan Doyle, Ash Hoyle, Imani Davis, Ana Souza and Irene Soriano.

📸: Alex Nguyen; Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images (Image 3)

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✨ Ready to start your own journey? Applications for Project Involve and the Screenwriting Lab are now open: https://t.co/SG45xJn0ON

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Last night, we celebrated three Fellows whose journeys through our Artist Development programs have led to remarkable careers. Congrats to our 2026 Changemaker Award recipients, Alysa Nahmias (‘Cookie Queens’), Robbie Pickering (‘Gaslit’) and Harry Yoon (‘Michael’)! 🏆

Each began their Film Independent journey years ago through Project Involve, our Labs and Fast Track. Today, they're creating work that continues to inspire audiences and fellow filmmakers alike.

📸: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images

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REMINDER! Tonight's Artist Development Showcase starts at 7:00 pm at the Harmony Gold Preview House (7655 Sunset Blvd.)! We can't wait to watch our #FiFellows' work and honor our 2026 Changemakers, Alysa Nahmias (‘Cookie Queens’), Robbie Pickering (‘Gaslit’) and Harry Yoon (‘Michael’).

More info: https://t.co/CL4k4oojCR

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We asked teen filmmakers across the country and around the globe to share the films that inspired them to pick up a camera and create. This Friday, watch their own films come to life on the big screen at our Future Filmmakers Showcase. 🎞️

🎟️ FREE & open to all | JUL 24 at 10:00 am: https://t.co/bH2p7gneWi

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🚨 OFFER ENDS TONIGHT! Former Members, renew your Film Independent Membership by 11:59 pm PT and save up to 25% OFF. Check your inbox or email [email protected].

It's the perfect time to join if you are applying to our upcoming deadlines for Project Involve (due JUL 27) and the Screenwriting Lab (due AUG 31). #FiMembers get to apply to the extended deadline with a reduced application fee.

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Diabolical scenes. Super performances. One unforgettable night. 💥 Watch Seth Green, Michael Strassner and Utkarsh Ambudkar take on the epic Season 5 finale of The Boys at our #FiPresents Live Read.

Want to see the next one in full? Join our newsletter and don’t miss out on upcoming Live Read announcements: https://t.co/R536W1dqbs

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'Alpha Gang' is produced by #FiFellow Ryan Zacarias (Producing Lab '16) and will screen in the Special Presentations Program at #TIFF26! 👽

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#TIFF26 International Premiere:

👽 ALPHA GANG
dirs. David Zellner, Nathan Zellner

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✨ OFFER EXTENDED! Former Members, you've got one more chance. Renew by MON, JUL 20 and save up to 25% OFF your Film Independent Membership.

Check your inbox for your exclusive offer, or email [email protected] if you can't find it.

🎬 Rejoin the #FiMember community from Los Angeles or anywhere in the world!

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Your 2026 World Cine-Cup champion is ‘Hermano’ (2010, Marcel Rasquin)! 🏆⚽ Thanks to all who voted.

Who are you rooting for in tomorrow’s World Cup finals? 🇪🇸🇦🇷 Drop your pick in the comments!

Read more about the films here: https://t.co/9g0Qtgv4wq

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LOCATION UPDATE ‼️ The 2026 Artist Development Showcase on TUE, JUL 21, originally scheduled to take place at the DGA, will now be at the Harmony Gold (7655 Sunset Blvd.) The presentation of the Changemaker Awards starts at 7:00 pm, followed by the screening and Q&A. Parking is free!

More info: https://t.co/CL4k4oojCR

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Principal Ava said no homework. This parent had notes. 🍎👀 @AbbottElemABC

Featuring Kevin Avery as Darnell, Dewayne Perkins as Gregory and Shabana Azeez as Janine in a live performance of Season 5, Episode 17, “No Homework” at our #FiPresents ‘Abbott Elementary’ Live Read.

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⏰ Last chance, Former Members! Today is your FINAL day to renew your Film Independent Membership and save up to 25% OFF.

Get back to exclusive screenings, filmmaker conversations, networking events, artist resources, application discounts, extended deadlines, and more as a #FiMember.

Your exclusive renewal offer is waiting in your inbox. Can't find it? Email [email protected].