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Showcasing break-out global talent in Los Angeles
SUBMIT YOUR FILM
FEATURES
Competitive sections for feature-length fiction and documentary films of all genres; a diverse selection of films; selected to showcase break-out global talent in Los Angeles.
SHORTS
Short form content from a wide spectrum in genres ranging from animation, comedies, documentaries, dramas, from experienced professionals to the finest student films.
LA International Film Festival will showcase independent filmmakers, and a section dedicated to discovering the brightest emerging voices in storytelling.
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Competitive sections for feature-length fiction films; a diverse selection of documentary films; selected to showcase break-out global talent in Los Angeles.
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Our mission is to discover and showcase new filmmakers with fresh stories in independent cinema.
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LA International Film Festival accepts films of any genre in the following categories:
Features, Narrative, Documentary (41 minutes or longer, including credits)
Shorts, Narrative, Documentary, Animation (40 minutes or less, including credits)
Submission eligibility and format
– All submissions must have been completed after January 1, 2024.
– Works-in-progress are accepted
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Categories
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- Narrative Feature
- Documentary Feature
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- Narrative Short
- Documentary Short
- Animation Short
Deadlines & Fees
Deadline
Date
Feature Fee*
Shorts Fee*
Regular Deadline
October 31, 2024
$55
$49
Extended Deadline
November 30, 2024
$60
$53
Late Deadline
January 31, 2025
$65
$59
* FilmFreeway Gold Members get 10% off entry fee.
THEATER
LAEMMLE NOHO
5240 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Laemmle NOHO features state-of-the-art digital projection in all auditoriums with full stadium seating in the two largest auditoriums and modified stadium seating in the smaller halls. All auditoriums have high-backed leatherette rocker seats with extra-wide row spacing. Located in front of the Television Academy.
PARKING
Parking lot is located at 11144 Weddington St. (one block North of the theatre, and 1/2 block East of Lankershim Blvd.) on the south side of the street.
THE LOT IS LABELED "5250 PARKING".
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PARKING RATES
$2.25 for 3.5 hours with theatre validation and $6.00 after 3.5 hours with validation.
