Film Independent

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

A group of Film Independent Fellows stand together on a stage in front of a screen displaying a collage of film stills at the 2026 Artist Development Showcase. They are dressed in various casual and formal outfits, and they are smiling at the audience. Empty chairs are visible on either side of the group.
Promotional graphic for advertising a July 6-17 Film Independent membership sale titled "Join in July" with "Up to 25% off membership" over a collage of event photos showing filmmakers, performers, panelists, and an audience.
Promotional graphic for advertising a July 6-17 Film Independent membership sale titled "Join in July" with "Up to 25% off membership" over a collage of event photos showing filmmakers, performers, panelists, and an audience.
Film poster of "Hermano" shows two people sitting with arms around each other, overlooking a soccer field. Below, a silhouette of a person kicking a soccer ball is visible. Text indicates "2026 World Cine-Cup Champion" and "Hermano (2010), Director, Marcel Rasquin". The background features colorful diagonal stripes with a grass field texture.
Promotional graphic for advertising a July 6-17 Film Independent membership sale titled "Join in July" with "Up to 25% off membership" over a collage of event photos showing filmmakers, performers, panelists, and an audience.
A large group of high school students together in front of a screen displaying the text: "Exploring Civil Liberties Showcase Screening" at an event by Film Independent. The attendees are smiling and facing the camera.
Producer Mason Novick and Film Independent Programmer Jacob Warren smile, standing together in front of a purple Film Independent Presents/ Golden Globe Foundation step-and-repeat backdrop at a film screening of 'Forbidden Fruits'.
Text reads, "Film Independent Project Involve, Jul 27 Member Deadline. Behind is an image of individuals working with film equipment with a transparent blue overlay of concentric circles.
A promotional poster for the "2026 Future Filmmakers Showcase" by Film Independent. The left side displays event details in white text on a black background. The right side features a collage of various film stills, including diverse scenes and characters. The event is scheduled for July 24 at 10:00 am at Inner-City Arts.
Promotional poster for Film Independent’s 2026 Artist Development Showcase (July 21, 7:30 pm at the Directors Guild of America) featuring a vertical collage of film stills—portraits, a woman behind a window, a hand-drawn yellow flower—behind bold event text.
Headshot of filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun who has glasses and curly brown hair, and wears a green patterned cardigan and pink shirt. Behind them is a colorful mosaic wall.
Promotional poster for a Film Independent Presents at The Wallis live read of "Secretary" with filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun on July 28, 2026, showing a stylized close-up of a woman with closed eyes licking an envelope against a dark brown background, with Film Independent, MUBI, and Golden Globe Foundation branding.
Film Independent Project Involve Fellow Ritvik Dhavale wears a purple cap, headphones and a striped puffer jacket directs on the set of 'Keepsake'. Beside him is a Panavision camera while a camera operator adjusts the rig, showing a behind-the-scenes film production setup.
A scene from 'The Samurai and the Prisoner' of a stern samurai standing above a seated crowd in traditional robes with hair in a topknot and fists clenched.
Promotional graphic announcing 100 MEMBERSHIPS FOR 100 VETERANS from Film Independent, bold white and black text on a green background with a large white stylized trumpet on the right
Promotional graphic for advertising a July 1–10 Film Independent membership sale titled "Join in July" with "20% off membership" over a collage of event photos showing filmmakers, performers, panelists, and an audience.
Actress Cemre Paksoy, writer / director Georgia Bernstein, and actress Mimi Rogers smile, standing together in front of a purple Film Independent Presents/ Golden Globe Foundation step-and-repeat backdrop at a film screening of 'Night Nurse'.
The '2026 Changemaker Awards' in bold text at the top. Below are headshots of the three recipients: Robbie Pickering, Alysa Nahmias, and Harry Yoon. The background is black with a logo of "Film Independent Artist Development" at the bottom left corner.
In a dimly lit room, Project Involve cinematography Fellow S. Lakmé Iyengar works on the set of stop-motion animated film Dormilón. A light illuminates the set with various film equipment around.
Film Independent Senior Programmer Jenn Wilson sits in a theater facing an audience with filmmaker/comedian John Early as they hold mics at the Film Independent Presents screening of "Maddie's Secret". Behind them are blue curtains.
"Gail Daughtry And The Celebrity Sex Pass" co-writer/producer/director David Wain poses with his hands up as co-writer/producer/actor Ken Marino holds a film poster sideways. Behind them is a purple backdrop with logos of Film Independent Presents and Golden Globe Foundation.
Graphic for the 2027 Film Independent Spirit Awards Robert Redford with a mountainous backdrop. Text reads: 'Robert Redford Environmental Vision Award. Submissions open August 18.
Graphic for Film Independent Fast Track. Member deadline: June 22 on a blue background with a white outline.
Angela Lee (Director of Artist Development, Film Independent),David Fortune, Will Catlett, Kristen Uno, and Kiah Clingman speak during the Film Independent presents "Color Book" at Netflix Tudum Theater.
Black & white still from the film 'Color Book' of a father giving his son a handshake as they warmly smile at each other.
Film Independent poster for "2026 World Cine-Cup" featuring a matchup between "The Two Escobars (2010)" and "Those Who Jump (2016)." The background has colorful diagonal stripes in shades of green, orange, and blue with soccer field lines and texture.
Maya da Costa, Hayley Kiyoko and Myra Molloy of 'Girls Like Girls' pose together in front of a purple backdrop with logos of Film Independent Presents and the Golden Globe Foundation.
Graphic for Film Independent Fast Track. Member deadline: June 22 on a blue background with a white outline.