SHORT FILMS · LOS FELIz · LOS ANGELES · 2027
SUBMIT
FILM
SHORT FILMS ONLY.SUBMISSIONS OPEN NOW THROUGH MARCH 16, 2027.
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Best of Fest
Best Genre
Best Comedy
Best Drama
Best Documentary
Best Emerging
Best 60-Sec
SPECIAL JURY HONORS
Best Director
Best Performances
Best Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Ensemble
WIN A MENTOR
Main category winners receive one-on-one mentorship from filmmakers who’ve been there.
≤ 15 min
≤ 15 min
≤ 60 sec
Narrative Short
Documentary Short
One Minute Short
All genres welcome
No Separate Entry
Horror · Sci-fi · Fantasy
Special awards at jury discretion.
Presented in person only. Screened only
if the film also wins a main category.
Production Grant
Student discount
Real story, not a selfie
LOS FELIZ AWARDS
Awards for films genuinely connected to Los Feliz — story, location, or filmmaker. Shaped by this year's selections; one winner or several.
EARLYBIRD DEADLINE
Dec 1, 2026
KEY DATES
Dec 1, 2026
Jan 31, 2027
Mar 16, 2027
Apr 15, 2027
May 15, 2027
CATEGORIES
FESTIVAL AWARDS
What are the submission categories?
Seven ways in — pick whichever fits your film best. Best Drama, Best Comedy, Best Genre, Best Documentary (15 min max), Best 60-Second, Best Emerging Filmmaker, and the Los Feliz Award.
What's the Los Feliz Award?
This one's different. It recognizes films with real voice or impact — the kind that just feels right for this festival. We don't decide in advance how many there will be; that depends entirely on the films each year.
Do I submit separately for the Grand Prize?
No separate category exists for Best of Fest — Grand Prize. Every eligible submission is automatically considered. Just submit to the category that fits — the jury takes it from there.
How does judging actually work?
Submit your film → jury watches every submission → finalists identified per category → one winner selected → only winning films screened → every category winner gets personalized mentorship.
Fine print
Awards are merit-based — LFFF may withhold an award in any category, including the deliberately challenging 60-Second category, if no submission meets festival standards. Submission fees are non-refundable.
When & where
Winning films screen live at Barnsdall Park Theatre, Los Feliz, on May 15, 2027 — one night only. Finalists and winners are announced April 15, giving time to plan your trip.
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