FILM INDEPENDENT

Membership, education and programming services film independent is an open-access membership organization with 8,176 members in fy24, from 49 states and 63 countries. To our members we offer robust educational and film programming.-film independent presents screening series (158 unique events, audience of 16,347)-the directors close-up (conversations on the art of directing with the year's top filmmakers (online)-film independent forum (conference for working independent producers on the business of filmmaking (in person). -global media makers is a robust program serving mid-career filmmakers from around the world, providing mentorship, masterclasses and community building. Each year a group of 20-30 filmmakers travel to los angeles for a 5-6 week residency, and film independent staff and mentors also travel abroad throughout the year, engaging with emerging filmmaking communities in different parts of the world.-year-round workshops on specific topics of interest to filmmakers and film lovers alike (in person and online)