Film Independent named veteran media executive Juan Devis as its next president, the nonprofit arts organization announced Tuesday. Devis, who previously served as CCO at the Public Media Group of Southern California (PBS SoCal | KCET), will assume the role on April 20.“This is a pivotal moment for Film Independent as we enter our next era, and I am absolutely thrilled to welcome Juan Devis as our next president,” Acting President Brenda Robinson said in a statement.