Celebrating 30 Years! We’re thrilled to recognize three decades of our Artist Development programs this year. Film Independent Fellows receive year-round support, including filmmaking Labs, programs and signature events. Learn more about artist development #AD30 and support today— link in bio! #FiArtistDev30 #FiFellows #ADPROUD

Bravo to @rejectedjokes for directing a truly unforgettable #BacktotheFuture live read with incredible cast members: @quintab, @bibbymoynihan, @thesamrichardson, @scottaukerman, @drewtarver, @trondynewman and @tallgilozeri! The evening was filled with huge laughs, wild surprises, an actual delorean, and so much more. We’d like to thank @mubiusa, @thewallisbh, and everyone else who made it happen. We can’t wait until next season! 📸: @acefotopro of @gettyimages

LIVE READ CAST ANNOUNCED! 🚨 Tomorrow Film Independent alongside our friends @mubiusa and @thewallisbh are pleased to present the official cast of the LIVE READ of #BacktotheFuture!!! Directed by Ben Schwartz, joining us will be: Quinta Brunson, Sam Richardson, Scott Aukerman, Bobby Moynihan, Drew Tarver, Tawny Newsome And Gil Ozeri! Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.. unless it’s to The Wallis! See you tomorrow!

LA free screening alert: #FiPresents a free theatrical screening of @FocusFeatures #EveryBody on June 27, followed by an in-person conversation with director Julie Cohen aka @filmmakerjulie and film participant @RiverGallo, moderated by Kate Mason (Programming, Film Independent).   ‘Every Body’ is a revelatory investigation of the lives of intersex people. The film tells the stories of three individuals who have moved from childhoods marked by shame to thriving adulthoods as their authentic selves. #intersex #pride #everybody RVSP— link in bio!

Meet the six #fellows who just completed the Episodic Directing Intensive! Over the course of the three-day program, the accomplished up-and-comers learned from veterans of the episodic landscape, taking in the wisdom and experience of a group of directors, showrunners, actors and cinematographers. Read all about them— link in bio!

In partnership with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, join us TOMORROW for our annual #SloanSalon: Storytelling and Tech! We’ll bring you a dynamic panel conversation that will delve into the technologies shaping our world today and how they are crafting stories around them. Joining us are Kogonada (writer/director, After Yang), Amelia Winger-Bearskin (Associate Professor of Artificial Intelligence and the Arts, University of Florida), Karim Jerbi (Professor, Canada Research Chair, Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Neuroimaging, University of Montreal), Sloan-supported storyteller Rom Lotan (writer, Code of Virtue), and moderated by veteran TV writer and producer @wendycalhoun (Station 19, Empire, Nashville). This event is free and open to all. RSVP— link in bio!

Applications for #ProjectInvolve are now open! This robust program provides invaluable hands-on filmmaking experience from inception to completion. Participants are paired with mentors at the top of their respective fields, and receive personalized guidance to help move their projects and careers forward. Learn more and apply— link in bio!

We are thrilled to announce our 2023 New Wave Actors! A diverse group of talented voices who have broken into the industry and continue to deliver standout performances. Including: Annie Gonzalez (Flamin' Hot), Isis King (With Love), Young Mazino (Beef), Sue Ann Pien (As We See It), Lionel Boyce (The Bear), Lukita Maxwell (Shrinking) and Josie Totah (Other People).  In partnership between Film Independent, @thewallisbh and @sagindie with additional support from @eastersealssocal. Learn more and get tickets— link in bio! ✨

Yeehaw! What an incredible evening with #FiPresents @showtime’s #GeorgeAndTammy! The preview screening was followed by a wonderful conversation with stars @jessicachastain (Tammy) and #MichaelShannon (George), music producer @rachaellmoore and moderator Clayton Davis aka @awardscircuit (Senior Awards Editor, @Variety)! There’s so much more in store this summer with #FiPresents! Check out the full schedule— link in bio! 📸: @acefotopro of @gettyimages

We’re not done yet! #FiPresents: Festival Visions is jet setting to @miamifilm with a virtual screening of @monarcasfilm on June 22, followed by a Q&A with director Diana Larrea aka @parcialmentenublada, moderated by @laurencohenfilm (Programmer, Miami Film Festival). RSVP— link in bio!

Next stop on the #FiPresents: Festival Visions tour! We’re joining @outfest on June 22 with a virtual screening of @findingherbeat, followed by a Q&A with director/producer/editor Dawn Mikkelson aka @emergencegrrl, Co-Director @keripickett and Producer/Principal Participant @jennifermweir, moderated by @superfamousjennwilson (Senior Programmer, Film Independent). RSVP— link in bio!

It’s a great day for soccer! ⚽️ Clear skies as team #FilmIndependent plays in this year’s @ny_fest Film and Entertainment Soccer Tournament, in association with @tribeca, at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Thank you to all the players, supporters and co-captains #JoshWelsh (@meatyard) and Sonia Machado Hines (@blackplusplus). GO Team! #NYFEST23