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Stu's Truths

Looking for financing for your project? On June 17, Stu Pollard will help you jump start your fundraising journey with his expert advice.

Don't-Miss Indies

Our pal Matt Warren makes a cameo appearance on the blog with a banger of a Don't-Miss Indies list for June...

Matt-tastic

From the Summit

The worlds of science and storytelling came together at the 2025 Sloan Summit to discuss creativity, authenticity and collaboration.

The Sloan Zone

Hello Hollywood

The Spirit Awards recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, but we're already looking ahead to a new year and a new venue...

2026 Spirit Awards News

Events

Tue

Jun

Presents

Members-Only Screening: Pavements

Time 7:30 pm PT

Location Landmark Sunset

Tickets FREE for Members + 1 guest

You’re invited to join us for a theatrical screening of Alex Ross Perry’s Pavements, preceded by the short film Hi! You Are Currently Being Recorded.... Read More

Tue

Jun

Programs

Equity Financing 101 with Stu Pollard

Time 7:30 pm PT

Location Film Independent HQ

Tickets FREE for Members; $15 for non-Members

Where’s the money? That’s the most common question asked by indie producers. And even though we can’t offer a single definitive answer, we’ll do our... Read More

Tue

Jun

Programs

Sloan Salon: Storytelling in the Age of Climate: Big Screen,...

Time 5:30 pm PT

Location Online

Tickets FREE and open to the general public

As climate change shapes our reality, it also transforms the stories we tell. Film Independent is proud to partner with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation... Read More

Blog

Students from two LA County schools – Dominguez High School in Compton and Renaissance High School for the Arts in Long Beach – teamed up with Film Independent to tell stories from their own communities. These 13 films were screened at the Japanese American National Museum’s Democracy Center i...