Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Highlights from the 2026 Film Independent Directors Close-Up session: JOHN CASSAVETES AWARD

Featuring:
Cristian Carretero, Esta Isla (This Island)
Lorraine Jones Molina. Esta Isla (This Island)
Sarah Friedland, Familiar Touch
Julian Glander, Boys Go to Jupiter
Carson Lund, Eephus


Moderated by:
Alessandra Lacorazza

This year at the Directors Close-Up, we’re celebrating the immensely talented nominees of the
2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
The series consists of nine online sessions taking place over the course of two weeks; January
20-23 at 12:00 pm PT, and January 26-30 at 5:30 pm PT.
See the full schedule here:
filmindependent.org/programs/directors-close-up/schedule
Series passes are available exclusively to Film Independent Members – and they’re free!
Become a Member today.
filmindependent.org/join