Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Highlights from the 2026 Film Independent Directors Close-Up session: The Spirit of Independence
Featuring:
Clint Bentley, TRAIN DREAMS
Mary Bronstein, IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU
Lloyd Lee Choi, LUCKY LU
Ira Sachs, PETER HUJAR'S DAY
James Sweeney, TWINLESS
Eva Victor, SORRY, BABY
Charlie Polinger, THE PLAGUE

Moderated by:
Drea Clark

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