SHORT FILMS · LOS ANGELES · 2026
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A filmmaker who's been there. A focused conversation. Guidance for what comes next.
Every winner receives a mentor — someone who's navigated the path after a festival win and can share real experience.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Dates · Categories
& Awards
KEY DATES
Earlybird Deadline
Regular Deadline
Final Deadline
Notification
Live Events
FESTIVAL AWARDS
Best 60-Second Short
Best Short Film
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Documentary
Best Genre Film
Best Emerging Filmmaker
LOS FELIZ AWARDS
Awards for films connected to Los Feliz across categories, shaped by this year’s selections
SPECIAL JURY HONORS
Best Director
Best Performances
Best Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Original Score
WIN A MENTOR
Main category winners receive one-on-one mentorship from filmmakers who’ve been there.
Dec 1, 2026
March 1, 2026
April 15, 2026
April 19, 2026
April 26 - 27
≤ 15 min
≤ 30 min
60 sec
CATEGORIES
Narrative Short
Documentary Short
One Minute Short
All genres welcome
$5000 Production Grant
Horror · Sci-fi · Fantasy
Student discount
Special awards at jury discretion.
Presented in person only.
SCREENING VENUES
Live Events
See your film on screen.
Winning films in the main categories will be screened live across two iconic Los Feliz venues. Winners officially announced on our website.
APR
26
Skylight Theatre Company
1816½ N. Vermont Ave, Los Feliz
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre
4800 Hollywood Blvd,, Los Feliz
APR
27
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre
4800 Hollywood Blvd,, Los Feliz
APR
28
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