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We invite filmmakers to showcase your short films and feature projects before an audience of industry executives, cast and crew, colleagues, and professional networks at premiere events across major cities in the U.S.
About Indie Night Festival
Looking for a night you won't forget?
Then you need to be at one of the most exciting events in the U.S. – the prominent Indie Night Film Festival.
Indie Night Film Festival is not your typical film festival —it’s a weekly celebration of cinematic artistry designed to elevate emerging talent while providing a platform for networking and collaboration.
Founded by entrepreneur Dave Brown, Indie Night aims to bridge the gap within the filmmaking community by fostering connections between like-minded individuals worldwide.
The mission of Indie Night Film Festival in the U.S. is to elevate the craft of independent artists and creators by providing a recurring space to showcase their work, network, and exchange information with new and established creatives.
"Why wait once a year to be seen and miss all this work in between. Come to Indie Night!”
– Dave Brown, Founder of Indie Night Film Festival
February 21, 2026
Indie Night Los Angeles
December 13, 2025
September 19, 2026
Attend the iconic Indie Night Film Fest (INFF) for a captivating evening of independent
cinema! Enjoy good food and drinks while exploring diverse narratives, documentaries, and
short films from some of the industry’s most talented filmmakers. Submissions are open! Email Shortfilms@indienightff.com for submission details.
Find us at:
TCL CHINESE 6 THEATERS-LEVEL 3
6925 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, HOLLYWOOD, CA
March 8, 2026
September 26th
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Join us in Atlanta as we feature Indie Night in partnership with the Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival. This evening will present the full feature film, “Monmartre” directed by Leon Hendrix III and produced by Maurice Hendrix starring Jesse Williams, Ito Aghayere and Deborah Lukumuena. Alongside this featured film will be a special curated selection of short films selected by Indie Night in partnership with Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival.
Enjoy a captivating evening of independent
cinema! from some of the industry’s most talented filmmakers. Submissions are open! Email Shortfilms@indienightff.com for submission details.
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May 9, 2026
MOREHOUSE COLLEGE
Bank of America Auditorium
830 Westview Drive Atlanta, GA 30314
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October 22nd
Indie Night Film Festival (INFF) is coming to Brooklyn, New York for a captivating evening of independent
cinema hosted by Dave Brown! Enjoy good food and drinks while exploring diverse narratives, documentaries, and
short films from some of the industry’s most talented filmmakers. The deadline for film submissions is September 30th.
ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA
445 Albee Sauare W 4th Floor
Brooklyn, New York
Indie Night On Demand
Top 4 Featured Films Films in 2024 Coming Soon On Demand
Meet the Indie Film Fest Founder
David Brown
Dave moved to Hollywood after receiving a Bachelor of Arts from Morehouse College.
He credits his college friend Morris Chestnut with introducing him to Hollywood. As an industry veteran, Dave leads with integrity.
Brown’s love for linking like-minded individuals to each other led him to do something about the disconnect he witnessed within the creative community.
His goal was to fill the void by developing a platform that serves as an incubator for emerging talent.
Uniting them with heavyweight movers and shakers, Indie Night is an organic movement that continues to give gifted filmmakers a chance to shine, all while cultivating professional relationships.
Meet the Indie Film Fest Founder
David Brown
Dave moved to Hollywood after receiving a Bachelor of Arts from Morehouse College.
He credits his college friend Morris Chestnut with introducing him to Hollywood. As an industry veteran, Dave leads with integrity.
Brown’s love for linking like-minded individuals to each other led him to do something about the disconnect he witnessed within the creative community.
His goal was to fill the void by developing a platform that serves as an incubator for emerging talent.
Uniting them with heavyweight movers and shakers, Indie Night is an organic movement that continues to give gifted filmmakers a chance to shine, all while cultivating professional relationships.
Meet your Host
DJ Q NICE
Q Nice is a versatile artist from Cleveland, Ohio, based in Los Angeles, excelling in DJing, producing, acting, directing, voiceover artistry, and event hosting.
As a music curator, he blends tracks across genres and eras, creating captivating soundscapes.
His talent extends to acting and directing, with notable roles in voiceover work and as a host at the Indie Night Film Festival alongside Morris Chestnut.
Meet your Host
DJ Q NICE
Q Nice is a versatile artist from Cleveland, Ohio, based in Los Angeles, excelling in DJing, producing, acting, directing, voiceover artistry, and event hosting.
As a music curator, he blends tracks across genres and eras, creating captivating soundscapes.
His talent extends to acting and directing, with notable roles in voiceover work and as a host at the Indie Night Film Festival alongside Morris Chestnut.
Indie Night
Special Guest Hosts
Morris Chestnut
Actor
Datari Turner
Film Television Producer & President of Foxxhole Productions
Tisha Campbell
Actress and Singer
Terri J. Vaughn
Actress, Producer, Director
Recent Films
Featured at Indie Night
A Time To Yell
Directors:
Eric W. Newman and Daniel B. Levin
Producers:
Eric W. Newman, Daniel B. Levin, Marvin Arrington, Ian Swain, Angela Rye, Charlotte Duckworth, Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins
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We have all seen the violence and despicable rhetoric that came out of the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia on August 12th, 2017.
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SPONSORSHIPS
Join us in supporting independent cinema by sponsoring Indie Night Film Fest (INFF). As a
sponsor, your brand will be prominently featured at our events, reaching a diverse audience of
filmmakers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts.
Contact us today to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
Open Call
Independent Filmmakers
We are calling all independent filmmakers and creators! Indie Night Film Festival Los Angeles invites you to submit your films and showcase your talent on our platform.
Are you passionate about storytelling? Do you have a project that pushes the boundaries of creativity? We want to see it!
Submit your work to be featured at our event, here are the accepted submission formats:
- Webisodes
- Short films
- Indie features
- Pilots
- Documentaries
- Monologues
Festival Reviews from Industry
Professionals
“Love this festival. Everything is top notch. Theatre, format, and the guys that run it – Dave Brown, and Q. Excellent place to showcase your film!”
Steve Alper
Movie Producer
“I’ve screened at Indie Night FF twice now. I feel welcomed and celebrated each time. The networking is great. Very organized and professional.”
Diana Atai
Film Director
“We had a very enjoyable experience working with this film festival. Great follow up and communication. We will be back to submit future projects definitely!”
Charles Andrews
Actor - Producer - Writer
“Thanks to the entire team at Indie Night Film Festival for a spectacular event. The venue was amazing and the quality of films was excellent.”
Brian Eric Johnson
Actor - Filmmaker
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