Aug 27 Indie Filmmaking Panel in West Hollywood
An educational indie film financing panel and mixer at The Zephyr Theatre in West Hollywood, August 27th, 2026 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Tickets available now
Indie filmmaking… in this economy? Surprisingly, yes.
Join New Hollywood for an evening of real talk, actionable insights, and community connection: film networking event in Los Angeles, an expert panel and filmmaking networking mixer dedicated to how filmmakers are funding, producing, and monetizing independent work in today’s industry.
Our panel of seasoned professionals and industry experts will break down practical strategies to help move your project forward, including:
✅ Grants
✅ Fiscal Sponsorship
✅ Tax Incentives & Rebates
✅ Distribution Strategies
✅ Sustainable Production Practices
Our West Hollywood film event will explore the creative approaches helping filmmakers navigate today’s independent film landscape while building productions that are safer, fairer, and more sustainable.
Whether you’re a director, producer, line producer, department head, funder, industry advocate, or a newcomer learning the ropes, this is your chance to ask questions, make connections, and leave with tools to bring your next project to life.
🗓 EVENT SCHEDULE
7:30 PM – Doors Open
7:45 PM – Panel Begins
8:30 PM – Audience Q&A
8:45 PM – Networking Mixer
10:00 PM – Event Ends
🍷 Your first drink is on us! Tickets include one complimentary drink.
🎟 Early Bird Pricing Available Now! Tickets are just $9 through August 13. Prices increase to $14 starting August 14, so grab yours early.
📍 Location: Zephyr Theatre, 7456 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
🎟 Tickets: Early Bird $9 / General $14 (includes one complimentary drink)
Indie Filmmaking - In This Economy?
Our Panelists Include...
Joe Chianese
Senior Vice President & Practice Leader, Production Incentives, Entertainment Partners
Mae Rodriguez
Director of Brand integration BENlabs
Valery Garcia
Producer, "Inheritor" fiscally sponsored by New Hollywood
Frequently asked questions
What is the Aug 27 indie filmmaking panel about?
This panel is about practical ways independent filmmakers can fund, produce, and monetize their films. The conversation will cover grants, fiscal sponsorship, tax incentives, distribution strategies, and sustainable production practices.
Who should attend this filmmaker networking event?
This event is for directors, producers, line producers, department heads, funders, film students, and independent filmmakers looking for real-world strategies and industry connections
Where is the event located?
The event is at Zephyr Theatre, 7456 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, in West Hollywood
How much are tickets?
Early bird tickets are $9 through August 13. General tickets are $14 starting August 14. Tickets include one complimentary drink
Fee Waivers Available
New Hollywood strives to make all events accessible to everyone interested. If you would like to attend an NH event but are prohibited due to the cost of admission, please reach out to us (see email below). We have a limited number of comps available and will evaluate all requests on a case by case basis.