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It's a new week, which means more #DCU2025 panels! Coming up today are the 2025 #SpiritAwards John Cassavetes Award nominees, featuring the directors of 'The People's Joker', 'Jazzy', 'Ghostlight', 'Big Boys' and 'Girls Will Be Girls'.

🎬 Grab your pass NOW + tune in at 5:30 PM PT: bit.ly/DCU2025
Promotional graphic for the Film Independent Directors Close-Up 2025 "John Cassavetes Award" panel on "Monday, February 3 5:30 PM PT" in bold orange and pink gradient letters. Below are photos of the panelists, Vera Drew ('The People’s Joker'), Morrisa Maltz ('Jazzy'), Kelly O’Sullivan ('Ghostlight'), Corey Sherman ('Big Boys'), Shuchi Talati ('Girls Will Be Girls'), Alex Thompson ('Ghostlight') and moderator Darrien Michele Gipson (Executive Director, SAGindie).
February 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Our #DCU2025 lineup just keeps getting better! 💫 Starting 1/27, join in on nine online sessions with 2025 #SpiritAwards nominees, submit your questions and join in on the discussion!

🎬 Get your passes today: bit.ly/DCU2025
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January 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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The #DCU2025 fun continues! 💫 TODAY at 12 PM PT join us online for the Best International Film panel featuring our 2025 #SpiritAwards nominees:

Register here to watch live and ask your questions: bit.ly/DCU2025
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January 27 – February 6, 2025 The annual Directors Close-Up, our signature program celebrating the art and craft of directing, is back featuring
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January 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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🚨 TODAY at 5:30 PM PT! Our #DCU2025 panel features the Best New Non-Scripted/Documentary Series #SpiritAwards nominees. Don't miss out! Grab a pass and tune-in live: bit.ly/DCU2025
Promotional graphic for the Film Independent Directors Close-Up 2025 "Best New Non-Scripted/Documentary Series" panel on "Tuesday, February 4 5:30 PM PT" in bold orange and pink gradient letters. Below are photos of the panelists, Lauren Greenfield ('Social Studies'), David Gauvey Herbert ( Ren Faire'), Pagan Harleman ('Photographer'), Lance Oppenheim ('Ren Faire'), Justin Simien ('Hollywood Black'), Chai Vasarhelyi ('Photographer'), Johanna Woolford Gibbon ('Erased: WW2’s Heroes of Color') and moderator PJ Raval (Director; 'Who We Become', 'Call Her Ganda').
February 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Today's #DCU2025 panel features the 2025 #SpiritAwards Best Screenplay nominees! Dive into all things screenwriting with the writers of 'Heretic', 'A Real Pain', 'My Old Ass' and 'A Different Man'. 🎞️ ✍️

🎟️ Grab a #DCU2025 pass and see you at 5:30 PM PT: bit.ly/DCU2025
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February 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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🎬 The directors of 'The Apprentice', 'The Substance', 'Sing Sing', 'Nickel Boys', 'La Cocina' and 'I Saw the TV Glow' all in one conversation? See it all and more at #DCU2025. From 1/27-2/6, watch nine live online sessions with #SpiritAwards nominees!

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Directors Close-Up - Film Independent
January 27 – February 6, 2025 The annual Directors Close-Up, our signature program celebrating the art and craft of directing, is back featuring
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January 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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There's still time to get your #DCU2025 pass! Tune-in tomorrow and Friday at 12:00 PM PT and discover the stories behind the 2025 #SpiritAwards Best Documentary and Best First Feature nominees. ✨

Join now and grab your pass: bit.ly/DCU2025
Promotional graphic for the Film Independent Directors Close-Up 2025 panel, titled "Best Documentary" on "Thursday, January 30 12:00 PM PT" in bold orange and pink gradient letters. Below are photos of the panelists, Estefania Contreras, Silvia Del Carmen Castaños, Michael Dweck, Johan Grimonprez, Gregory Kershaw, Ted Passon, and moderator David Wilson (Festival Director, True/False Film Fest). Promotional graphic for the Film Independent Directors Close-Up 2025 panel, titled "Best First Feature" on "Friday, January 31 12:00 PM PT" in bold orange and pink gradient letters. Below are photos of the panelists, Annie Baker, Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio, Julio Torres, Sean Wang, Malcolm Washington, and moderator Shelby Stone (Executive Producer, The Chi).
January 30, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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The annual Directors Close-Up is back! ✨ #DCU2025 is completely free, exclusively for #FiMembers who can tune in live and join discussions with directors, writers and creators nominated at the 2025 #SpiritAwards. 🎬 Get your passes today: https://bit.ly/DCU2025
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December 24, 2024 at 5:00 PM
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Finish out January strong! Join our #SpiritAwards Best First Feature nominees TODAY at 12:00 PM PT. It's your last chance this week to join #DCU2025!

🎟️ Grab your pass here: bit.ly/DCU2025
Promotional graphic for the Film Independent Directors Close-Up 2025 panel, titled "Best First Feature" on "Friday, January 31 12:00 PM PT" in bold orange and pink gradient letters. Below are photos of the panelists, Annie Baker, Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio, Julio Torres, Sean Wang, Malcolm Washington, and moderator Shelby Stone (Executive Producer, The Chi).
January 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Take a look at our 2025 Directors Close-Up speakers! 👀 The annual #DCU2025 is back starting 1/25, free and exclusive to #FiMembers. Tune in live to our nine online sessions featuring the 2025 Film Independent #SpiritAwards nominees.

Passes are available NOW:
Directors Close-Up Schedule - Film Independent
This year at the Directors Close-Up, we're celebrating the immensely talented nominees of the 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards. The series will consist
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January 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Week one of #DCU2025 was a success! ✅ #FiMembers got to hear insights from the minds of the past year’s top films and series. Our Directors Close-Up continues next week with even more #SpiritAwards nominees.

🎟️ Check out the schedule and grab your passes: bit.ly/DCU2025
Film Independent 2025 Directors Close-Up panelists Ali Abbasi, Coralie Fargeat, Greg Kwedar, RaMell Ross, Alonso Ruizpalacios, Jane Schoenbrun and moderator Jennifer Wilson on Zoom for the Spirit of Independence panel. Film Independent 2025 Directors Close-Up panelists Brian Jordan Alvarez, Richard Gadd, Diarra Kilpatrick, Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks, Julio Torres and moderator Wendy Calhoun on Zoom for the Best Scripted Series panel. Film Independent 2025 Directors Close-Up panelists Agnieszka Holland, Guan Hu, Payal Kapadia, Gints Zilbalodis and moderator Robert Abele on Zoom for the Best International Film panel. To the right are the Best Documentary panelists, Estefania Contreras, Silvia Del Carmen Castaños, Michael Dweck, Johan Grimonprez, Gregory Kershaw, Ted Passon and moderator David Wilson. Film Independent 2025 Directors Close-Up panelists, Annie Baker, Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio, Julio Torres, Sean Wang, Malcolm Washington, and moderator Shelby Stone on Zoom for the Best First Feature panel.
February 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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🎉 It's finally here! Our annual Directors Close-Up Don't kicks off with The Spirit of Independence online TODAY at 12:00 PM PT, featuring #SpiritAwards nominees.

🚨 Hurry! Grab your #DCU2025 passes NOW: bit.ly/DCU2025
Promotional graphic for the Film Independent Directors Close-Up 2025 panel, titled "The Spirit of Independence" on "Monday, January 27 12:00 PM PT" in bold orange and pink gradient letters. Below are photos of the panelists, Coralie Fargeat, Greg Kwedar, RaMell Ross, Alonso Ruizpalacios, and Jane Schoenbrun, with Jennifer Wilson as the moderator.
January 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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🚨 Just ONE HOUR left! At 5:30 PM PT join the conversation with our Best First Screenplay #SpiritAwards nominees. Don’t miss it! #DCU2025 passes here: bit.ly/DCU2025
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February 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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🚨 The #DCU2025 Best Screenplay panel is in one hour! Write down your questions for our #SpiritAwards nominees and join the conversation at 5:30 PM PT. 🎟️ Grab a pass NOW: bit.ly/DCU2025
Promotional graphic for the Film Independent Directors Close-Up 2025 "Best Screenplay" panel on "Wednesday, February 5 5:30 PM PT" in bold orange and pink gradient letters. Below are photos of the panelists, Scott Beck (Heretic), Jesse Eisenberg (A Real Pain), Megan Park (My Old Ass), Aaron Schimberg (A Different Man), Bryan Woods (Heretic), and moderator Daniel Waters (Writer; Heathers, Batman Returns)
February 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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#DCU2025 is already coming to an end! 😢 Today at 5:30 PM PT hear how ur Best First Screenplay #SpiritAwards nominees, Joanna Arnow, Annie Baker, India Donaldson, Julio Torres and Sean Wang, went from script to screen.

🚨 LAST chance! Grab a pass here: bit.ly/DCU2025
Promotional graphic for the Film Independent Directors Close-Up 2025 "Best First Screenplay" panel on "Thursday, February 6 5:30 PM PT" in bold orange and pink gradient letters. Below are photos of the panelists, Joanna Arnow (The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed), Annie Baker (Janet Planet), India Donaldson (Good One), Julio Torres (Problemista), Sean Wang (Didi), and moderator Ritesh Mehta (Freelance Journalist and Critic, Indiewire).
February 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Prepare for the big day tomorrow with our #DCU2025 panels featuring 2025 #SpiritAwards nominees.

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Hear From This Year’s Spirit Award Nominees with the Directors Close-Up - Film Independent
As we gear up for the big afternoon on the beach this Saturday, now’s a great time to get to know your nominees. Hopefully you’ve seen their films, and if
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February 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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#DCU2025 is not over just yet! We’ll be back Mon, Feb 3 at 5:30 PM PT with the John Cassavetes Award nominees, plus even more can't-miss panels throughout the week. 💫 It’s your 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 chance to join the conversation with the 2025 #SpiritAwards nominees!

More info here: bit.ly/DCU2025
Promotional graphic for the Film Independent Directors Close-Up 2025 "John Cassavetes Award" panel on "Monday, February 3 5:30 PM PT" in bold orange and pink gradient letters. Below are photos of the panelists, Vera Drew ('The People’s Joker'), Morrisa Maltz ('Jazzy'), Kelly O’Sullivan ('Ghostlight'), Corey Sherman ('Big Boys'), Shuchi Talati ('Girls Will Be Girls'), Alex Thompson ('Ghostlight') and moderator Darrien Michele Gipson (Executive Director, SAGindie). Promotional graphic for the Film Independent Directors Close-Up 2025 "Best New Non-Scripted/Documentary Series" panel on "Tuesday, February 4 5:30 PM PT" in bold orange and pink gradient letters. Below are photos of the panelists, Lauren Greenfield ('Social Studies'), David Gauvey Herbert ( Ren Faire'), Pagan Harleman ('Photographer'), Lance Oppenheim ('Ren Faire'), Justin Simien ('Hollywood Black'), Chai Vasarhelyi ('Photographer'), Johanna Woolford Gibbon ('Erased: WW2’s Heroes of Color') and moderator PJ Raval (Director; 'Who We Become', 'Call Her Ganda'). Promotional graphic for the Film Independent Directors Close-Up 2025 "Best Screenplay" panel on "Wednesday, February 5 5:30 PM PT" in bold orange and pink gradient letters. Below are photos of the panelists, Scott Beck (Heretic), Jesse Eisenberg (A Real Pain), Megan Park (My Old Ass), Aaron Schimberg (A Different Man Bryan Woods), Heretic, and moderator Daniel Waters (Writer; Heathers, Batman Returns) Promotional graphic for the Film Independent Directors Close-Up 2025 "Best First Screenplay" panel on "Thursday, February 6 5:30 PM PT" in bold orange and pink gradient letters. Below are photos of the panelists, Joanna Arnow (The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed), Annie Baker (Janet Planet), India Donaldson (Good One), Julio Torres (Problemista), Sean Wang (Didi), and moderator Ritesh Mehta (Freelance Journalist and Critic, Indiewire).
February 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Get your #DCU2025 questions ready! Today we're bringing together our 2025 #SpiritAwards Best New Scripted Series nominees, and tomorrow our Best International Film nominees. 🎬

Grab your pass and tune-in today and tomorrow at 12:00 PM PT: bit.ly/DCU2025
Promotional graphic for the Film Independent Directors Close-Up 2025 panel, titled "Best New Scripted Series" on "Tuesday, January 28 12:00 PM PT" in bold orange and pink gradient letters. Below are photos of the panelists, Richard Gadd, Diarra Kilpatrick, Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks, Julio Torres and Wendy Calhoun.
January 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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March 2, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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📣 Last call to tune-in live to today’s #DCU2025 panel! At 5:30 PM PT our 2025 #SpiritAwards Best New Non-Scripted/Documentary Series nominees will be diving into their works and answering audience questions.

🎟️ Passes here: bit.ly/DCU2025
Promotional graphic for the Film Independent Directors Close-Up 2025 "Best New Non-Scripted/Documentary Series" panel on "Tuesday, February 4 5:30 PM PT" in bold orange and pink gradient letters. Below are photos of the panelists, Lauren Greenfield ('Social Studies'), David Gauvey Herbert ( Ren Faire'), Pagan Harleman ('Photographer'), Lance Oppenheim ('Ren Faire'), Justin Simien ('Hollywood Black'), Chai Vasarhelyi ('Photographer'), Johanna Woolford Gibbon ('Erased: WW2’s Heroes of Color') and moderator PJ Raval (Director; 'Who We Become', 'Call Her Ganda').
February 5, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Peacemaker’s back with a killer new dance to Foxy Shazam’s “Oh Lord”! Our breakdown dives into what the Season 2 intro reveals about Chris Smith’s wild journey.

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Peacemaker Season 2 Opening Credits Song Breakdown: Foxy Shazam’s “Oh Lord” Sets the Tone
This Peacemaker Season 2 Opening Credits Song Breakdown reveals a bold new chapter for the DC series, with Foxy Shazam’s “Oh Lord” replacing the iconic “Do Ya Wanna Taste It” from Season 1.
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August 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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The Superman Popcorn Bucket at Alamo Drafthouse is pure DCU style! Get this suit-shaped collectible July 11!

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Superman Popcorn Bucket at Alamo Drafthouse: Iconic Suit Design Awaits!
The Superman Popcorn Bucket at Alamo Drafthouse is a sleek collectible for James Gunn’s "Superman," premiering July 11, 2025. Shaped like Superman’s iconic suit, this 130-oz. bucket is a stylish tribu...
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June 19, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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🚨 TWO hours left to VOTE! Need some help making your picks? Learn more about our #SpiritAwards nominees with the #DCU2025 panels. Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpPm9s-eElkG_nOkxw5XcVRbHzk2Xvl8J
Film Independent 2025 Directors Close-Up panelists Ali Abbasi, Coralie Fargeat, Greg Kwedar, RaMell Ross, Alonso Ruizpalacios, Jane Schoenbrun and moderator Jennifer Wilson on Zoom for the Spirit of Independence panel.
February 13, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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🚨 The #DCU2025 Best Documentary panel is coming up at 12:00 PM PT! Want to hear from our #SpiritAwards nominees and ask your questions? Secure your pass here: bit.ly/DCU2025
Promotional graphic for the Film Independent Directors Close-Up 2025 panel, titled "Best Documentary" on "Thursday, January 30 12:00 PM PT" in bold orange and pink gradient letters. Below are photos of the panelists, Estefania Contreras, Silvia Del Carmen Castaños, Michael Dweck, Johan Grimonprez, Gregory Kershaw, Ted Passon, and moderator David Wilson (Festival Director, True/False Film Fest).
January 30, 2025 at 7:11 PM