💥 ON SALE NOW! The one-night-only #FiPresents Live Read of ‘The Boys’, is happening next WED, JUN 10, featuring special guests who will perform two standout episodes: Season 1, Episode 1 and the Season 5 series finale. Cast reveal coming soon... Thank you to Amazon MGM Studios. TIX: bit.ly/4u0hltI

#FiPresents was thrilled to screen ‘Forge’, which Film Independent has supported in the Screenwriting Lab (2021), Fast Track (2023) & the Fiction Producing Lab (2024, 2025). Thank you to #FiFellow and director Jing Ai Ng, actor Kelly Marie Tran & moderator Dea Vazquez (Film Independent)!

💥ON SALE NOW! Step inside the halls of Vought Tower for the one-night-only #FiPresents Live Read of ‘The Boys’. Our cast of special guests will perform Season 1, Episode 1 and the Season 5 series finale. 🎟️ WED, JUN 10 at the Harmony Gold Preview House. TIX: bit.ly/4u0hltI

‘If I Go Will They Miss Me’ writer/director Walter Thompson-Hernandez on resonating with audiences beyond Los Angeles, even in Korea! Full #FiPresents LA Muse Q&A on YouTube: bit.ly/3Pyal9n Presented by Ashby & Graff Real Estate.

Did you hear the news? Film Independent is co-producing the Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards (The DARCYS), formerly known as the Media Access Awards! 💫 We can’t wait for the ceremony on October 10! Submissions open June 16. Read more #ontheblog: bit.ly/3RECvjy

Last night, we proudly celebrated #AANHPI Heritage Month with the incredible Kelly Marie Tran as our host. ✨ A special thank you to our Host Committee: Alex De Ocampo, Jess Wu Calder, Chris Quintos Cathcart, Emily Liu Foy, Jason Delane Lee and Yvonne Huff Lee, Ramya Ravi and Mark Skidmore.

✨ Excited to co-produce The DARCYS with @eastersealssocal.bsky.social, happening October 10 in Los Angeles! Submissions open June 16. Learn more: variety.com/2026/film/ne...

📣 2027 #FilmIndependent Project Involve applications are OPEN! Over 10 months, filmmakers in various tracks work in short film production teams, and get access to career-changing opportunities. 🚀 Take the next step in your career! Apply by July 13: bit.ly/FiProjectInvolve

WILLA, founded by Fast Track '24 #FiFellow Elizabeth Woodward, will release 'Take Me Home', produced by Apoorva Guru Charan (Project Involve, Producing Lab, Fast Track) and shot by Farhad Ahmed Dehlvi (Project Involve)! Learn more: variety.com/2026/film/ne...

‘Coroner to the Stars’ directors Ben Hethcoat and Keita Ideno joined Film Independent Senior Programmer Jenn Wilson for a convo on LA County coroner, Dr. Thomas Noguchi. 📸: Kayla Oaddams/Getty Images Part of our #FiPresents LA Muse series with Ashby & Graff Real Estate

#FiPresents a theatrical screening of the AppleTV series ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ followed by a Q&A with actor Tatiana Maslany & moderator Jessica Radloff (host/author). 🗓️ WED, JUN 3 at the Fine Arts Theatre 🎟️ TIX: bit.ly/4uAhHIx

#FiPresents ‘Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat’ followed by an in-person Q&A with Non-Actor/Hero, Anthony Norman and Director/Executive Producer Jake Szymanski! Moderated by Debra Birnbaum (editor-in-chief of Gold Derby). 🗓️ SUN, JUN 7 at the Landmark Sunset 🎟️ TIX: bit.ly/4uZIZb7

‘Is God Is’ rejects misogynoir and embraces Black feminist rage. 🔥 Watch the full #FiPresents Q&A with writer/director Aleshea Harris and moderator Danielle Young (Hattie Magazine) on YouTube: bit.ly/4dwaLpU #FilmIndependent #IsGodIs

Thrilled to see our #FiFellows from Nepal, Abinash Bikram Shah and Anup Paudel, win Un Certain Regard at #Cannes for 'Elephants in the Fog'! 🇳🇵🐘 Read more: www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

#FiPresents ‘Burt’ followed by an in-person Q&A with writer/director Joe Burke and co-writer/actor Oliver Cooper moderated by Jenn Wilson (Film Independent, Senior Programmer). 🗓️ MON, JUN 1 at the Film Independent Theater 🎟️ TIX: bit.ly/4to9Jkr

In just a few months, ‘Tuner’ lead actor Leo Woodall became a virtuoso…almost. 🎹 🎶 Full #FiPresents Q&A also with actor Havana Rose Liu, producers JoAnne Sellar and Lila Yacoub and co-writer Robert Ramsey on YouTube: youtu.be/N5pa-bYUfZE?...

📣 Attention Americans! #FiPresents is bringing @primevideo’s ‘The Boys’ to the Harmony Gold Theater for a one-night-only Live Read of Season 1, Episode 1 and the Season 5 finale on WED, JUN 10. 💥 Tickets drop soon. Get on our email list for the latest: bit.ly/FiNewsletter

2023 Fast Track documentary ‘ASCO: Without Permission’ opens in LA theaters THU, MAY 28! Congrats to #FiFellows Travis Gutiérrez Senger (writer/director/producer) and Sabrina Coulston (producer). 🍿 Tickets: lumierecinemala.com/films/asco-w...

#FiPresents was joined by director Alexandria Stapleton and moderator Lesli Linka Glatter (Filmmaker; ‘Mad Men’, ‘Homeland’) for a screening of ‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning’. Watch on Netflix. 📸: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images 📩 Stay in the loop with our newsletter: bit.ly/FiNewsletter

Join #FiPresents online for a Programmers' Picks screening of ‘The Currents’ followed by a pre-recorded Q&A with writer/director Milagros Mumenthaler moderated by Carlos Aguilar (Film Critic, Journalist). A TIFF and NYFF premiere! 🗓️ Online May 27-28 🎟️ TIX: bit.ly/4uVRvb8

FREE Project Involve info session live on Zoom TODAY at 1:30 pm PT! 2027 Project Involve applications are due on July 13. In this 10-month program, #FiFellows get hands-on experience developing a short film from start to finish. Interested in applying? Sign up NOW for the link: bit.ly/4dtPEVj

The #FiPresents ‘Heathers’ Live Read was so very. 💛❤️💙 For one night only, writer/director Meredith Alloway (‘Forbidden Fruits’) led an incredible cast including Taylour Paige, Young Mazino, Ivy Wolk, Ariela Barer, Andrew Dismukes, Devon Walker, Patti Harrison, Mason Gooding & Savannah Duardo.

🧪🎬 Ready to bring your film project to life? Grants up to $50K are now open for filmmakers and screenwriters through our partnership with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Apply with your project inspired by science and technology! 🧑‍🔬 Learn more: bit.ly/4dwdEFS #Sloan #FilmIndependent

2027 Project Involve applications are officially OPEN! ✨ Running January through October, filmmakers develop short films from start to finish and build lasting connections. Learn more at our FREE online info session, live on Zoom THU, MAY 21 at 1:30 pm PT. Register here: bit.ly/4dtPEVj

NYC, see you TONIGHT at 7:30 pm for the #FiPresents x MUBI Live Read of ‘Heathers’! Shoulder pads & scrunchies are encouraged. 💛❤️💙 🎟️ TICKETS: bit.ly/4dwCneh

🚨 LAST CHANCE! Apps to the Fiction and Documentary Producing Labs close TONIGHT. Both labs will help you workshop your project in development or post-production with industry experts. One project in the Fiction Producing Lab will also receive a $30K Sloan grant! APPLY HERE: bit.ly/FiSubmit

‘Blue Film’ writer/director Elliot Tuttle on how the film goes beyond exploring taboos. Moderated by Film Independent Programmer Kate Mason. Watch the full #FiPresents Q&A on YouTube: youtu.be/aHVeGDU4XX0?...

NEW CAST MEMBER! Olivia Holt joins the #FiPresents Live Read of 'Heathers', happening this TUE, MAY 19 at the DGA New York Theater. 🗽 In partnership with MUBI. 💛❤️💙 LIMITED SEATS LEFT: bit.ly/4dwCneh

FREE screening TOMORROW, 7:00 PM at The Grove! #FiPresents the Episode 1 of Netflix's ‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning’ followed by an in-person Q&A with director Alexandria Stapleton, moderated by Lesli Linka Glatter (Filmmaker; ‘Mad Men’, ‘Homeland’). 🎟️ Tickets open to all: bit.ly/4mGGveZ

A #FiPresents LA Muse screening + LA premiere of ‘If I Go Will They Miss Me with writer/director Walter Thompson-Hernandez, actor Bodhi Dell & moderator Kate Mason (Film Independent, Programmer). Presented by Ashby & Graff Real Estate. 📸: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images

3 DAYS LEFT to apply for the Fiction & Documentary Producing Labs, due on MON, MAY 18! Designed for projects in development or post-production, these labs support filmmakers with mentorship, workshops & conversations with industry experts. 🎬 Join as a #FiMember to apply: bit.ly/FiSubmit

The #FiPresents ‘Heathers’ Live Read Cast is here! 💛❤️💙 Directed by Meredith Alloway (‘Forbidden Fruits’), featuring Taylour Paige, Adam DiMarco, Ivy Wolk, Ariela Barer, Andrew Dismukes, Devon Walker & Patti Harrison. In partnership with MUBI. 💋 TUE, MAY 19 in NYC — TIX: bit.ly/4dwCneh

From bailing someone out of jail to handling sturgeons, #documentary producers do it all. Apply to the Documentary Producing Lab by MON, MAY 18! Open to producers with projects in active development, production or post-production. ❗ Join as a #FiMember & apply here: bit.ly/4b4bfSZ

Attended our screenings? 🟠🟢🔵 Follow Film Independent on @Letterboxd.social, log your films, tag them with #FiPresents & see what's up next: bit.ly/FiLetterboxd

An early #FiPresents screening of ‘Is God Is’ with writer/director Aleshea Harris and moderator Danielle Young (Hattie Magazine). 🔥🚗 In theaters starting this Friday! 📸: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images More screenings: bit.ly/FiPresents

Last night's music supervision case study on ‘Twinless’ w/ director James Sweeney, music supervisor Lauren Fay Levy & Pace Rommel (Sony Music)! 🎵 We thank Sony Music Vision for their year-round support through the Sony Music Vision Fellowship, which provides $10k grants to two #FiFellows.

#FiPresents ‘The Python Hunt’ followed by a Q&A with director Xander Robin moderated by Jacob Warren (Film Independent, Programmer). 🐍 A 2025 #SXSW premiere & Special Jury Award Winner! 🗓️ Online May 19-20. Register here: bit.ly/4d8Qlln

LAST CALL for ‘Is God Is’. Screening TONIGHT, 7:00 pm at the Culver Theater. Followed by an in-person Q&A with writer/director Aleshea Harris & moderator Danielle Young (Hattie Magazine). 🔥🚗 #FiPresents 🎟️ TIX: bit.ly/4d0V4pj

Congrats to #FiFellow J.M. Harper! #FilmIndependent supported 'Soul Patrol' through the Amplifier Fellowship. Harper has also participated in our Episodic Directing Intensive. Learn more: variety.com/2026/film/ne...

#FiPresents ‘Forge’ + a Q&A w/ director Jing Ai Ng, and actors Kelly Marie Tran and Andie Ju. Moderated by Dea Vazquez (Film Independent Fiction Programs). 🎟️ TUE, MAY 26 | TIX: bit.ly/4nkOO06 ‘Forge’ has received support from our Screenwriting Lab, Fast Track & Fiction Producing Lab.

What happens when you fall in love with filmmaking, but don’t come from an artistic background or a MFA? #FiMember and #FiFellow Gerardo Maravilla looked to the resources that Film Independent provides. Learn more about his journey #ontheblog: www.filmindependent.org/blog/member-...

What a pairing! Thank you Zoe Lister-Jones and Lisa Rinna for an iconic screening of ‘Slip’. Stream now on Peacock. 📸: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images Join as an Arts Circle, Film Lover or Secret #FiMember for priority access to our Programmers’ Picks: bit.ly/joinFi

Our #FiFellows had some big takeaways from the Fiction Producing Lab. Apps for the 2026 Lab are OPEN and due MON, MAY 18! Spend two weeks developing your fiction feature, ending in a pitch to executives. One project will receive the $30K Sloan grant! 🎬 Join as a #FiMember 👉 apply: bit.ly/4bww0Wu

ON SALE NOW! The iconic cult classic ‘Heathers’ is coming to the stage for ONE NIGHT ONLY with a #FiPresents Live Read in NYC led by ‘Forbidden Fruits’ writer/director Meredith Alloway. In partnership with MUBI. Cast reveal so very soon… 💛❤️💙 NYC, see you TUE, MAY 19! Tickets here: bit.ly/4dwCneh

#FiFellow-made film ‘Forge’ opens this weekend in LA! ‘Forge’ went through the Screenwriting Lab, Fast Track & Fiction Producing Lab with Jing Ai Ng Liz and Daering-Glass. Producer Gabrielle Cordero is also a Fiction Producing Lab Fellow. TIX: www.landmarktheatres.com/movies/10000...

👂🎹 Our #FiPresents screening of ‘Tuner’ with actors Havana Rose Liu and Leo Woodall, producers JoAnne Sellar and Lila Yacoub, co-writer Robert Ramsey and moderator Katie Walsh (LA Times) hit all the right notes! 📸: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images More screenings: bit.ly/FiPresents

TONIGHT, 7:30 pm is the SOLD-OUT #FiPresents screening of ‘Tuner’ followed by a Q&A with actors Havana Rose Liu and Leo Woodall, producers JoAnne Sellar and Lila Yacoub & co-writer Robert Ramsey. Moderated by Katie Walsh (LA Times). 👂🎹 🎶 Arrival info: bit.ly/4bQCxuW

One night only in NYC! #FiPresents a Live Read of ‘Heathers’ led by ‘Forbidden Fruits’ writer/director Meredith Alloway, in partnership with MUBI. Cast reveal coming soon! 💛❤️💙 🗓️ TUE, MAY 19 at the DGA New York Theater 🎟️ Priority tix for #FiMembers: bit.ly/4dwCneh

Join us for a case study on ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ w/ director Geeta Gandbhir, moderated by #Emmy Award-winning producer and member of the Documentary Producers Alliance, Steffie van Rhee. Academy Awards nominated + a #SpiritAwards Winner! 📹 Online MAY 19 at 5:30 pm PT. Sign up here: bit.ly/4vZPHPN

⏰ Join as a #FiMember & apply to the Documentary Producing Lab by MAY 18! Spend one week learning the creative and business sides of producing from industry experts. Special thanks to the Harnisch Foundation. Learn more: bit.ly/FiDocLabs