FOR FILMMAKERS

Five films. Five directors. One unforgettable night every month. Select Fridays—up to 60 films in 2026.

THE SCREENING

Up to 5 short films

On the 60’ curved video wall

Host + filmmaker intros

Live Q&A

The room

100 people in-person

Stream to 1,000 viewers

Meet future collaborators

Premiere-night energy

the content

Photo + video highlights

INDIEMODE recap cut

Shareable assets

the Community

Future showcases

Workshops + panels

Come back monthly

Up to 100 in-person + 1,000 virtual audience members

Only 60 slots for films in 2026 - submit yours today!

How to Submit

Submit on Film Freeway Now Submit on Film Freeway VOLUNTEER NOW

EVENT DATES

Volume	Premiere Date	Submissions Due
Vol. 1, 2026	March 20th, 2026	February 20th, 2026
Vol. 2, 2026	May 1st, 2026	April 1st, 2026
Vol. 3, 2026	June 5th, 2026	May 5th, 2026
Vol. 4, 2026	July 10th, 2026	June 10th, 2026
Vol. 5, 2026	August 7th, 2026	July 7th, 2026
Vol. 6, 2026	September 11th, 2026	August 11th, 2026
Vol. 7, 2026	October 9th, 2026	September 9th, 2026
Vol. 8, 2026	November 6th, 2026	October 6th, 2026
Vol. 9, 2026	December 4th - WRAP PARTY, 2026	November 4th, 2026

What we’re looking for:

Short films (≤30 min)
Any genre
Completed within last two years
Strong storytelling + POV

 

Only 60 films selected for 2026.  

How submissions work:

Submit on FilmFreeway
We review monthly
If selected, you premiere 6-8  weeks later

Testimonials

What Filmmakers & attendees Goers are Saying

★★★★★

“This is the best founder content I’ve ever had.”

★★★★★

“We closed an investor who saw our MODEx video.”

★★★★★

“The coaching unlocked a whole new narrative.”

★★★★★

“We posted the founder story video and got 12 inbound applications.”

FOR Audiences

Experience the Next Wave of Indie Shorts

Five films. One night. Every month.
‍
Join INDIEMODE at MODEx Studio in Atlanta for five independent films on the 60-foot curved screen.

What You Get:

5 curated short films (under 30 minutes each)

Meet the filmmakers (live Q&A after screening)

Red carpet atmosphere

Creator Market (buy merch, support filmmakers)

Submit on FilmFreeway Now

GENERAL ADMISSION
$35

All 5 films
Q&A with filmmakers
Creator Market access

VIP Admission
$50

Reserved seating
Signature drink + Unlimited popcorn
Exclusive INDIEMODE merch

Virtual  
$12

All 5 films
Q&A with filmmakers

WHEN

Every month

DOORS AT 6:00 PM‍
SCREENING AT 7:45 PM

WHERE

Q&A with all filmmakers

MODEX STUDIO, ATLANTA, GA

EVENT FLOW

7:45 PM

10:00 PM

Film Screenings & "In Conversation"
with the Filmmakers

10:00 PM

12:00 AM

Wrap Party

INDIEMODE VOLUME ONE - March 20, 2026

This Month's Films

15 MIN | Category

JUSTICE FOR US (2024)