SHORT FILMS · LOS ANGELES · 2027
Submit
your
film
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 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 Ensemble
WIN A MENTOR
Main category winners receive one-on-one mentorship from filmmakers who’ve been there.
Dec 1, 2026
March 15, 2027
March 31, 2027
April 1-15, 2027
May 15, 2027
≤ 15 min
≤ 15 min
≤ 60 sec
CATEGORIES
Narrative Short
Documentary Short
One Minute Short
All genres welcome
Production Grant
Horror · Sci-fi · Fantasy
Student discount
Special awards at jury discretion.
Presented in person only.
Good to
know.
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
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 Short Film — 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 Theater, Los Feliz, on May 15, 2027 — one night only. Finalists and winners are announced April 1–15, giving time to plan your trip.
SCREENING VENUE
Live Event
See your film on screen.
Winning films take the screen for one night only — May 15, 2027, at Barnsdall Park Theater in Los Feliz. Winners officially announced on our website.
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre
4800 Hollywood Blvd,, Los Feliz
MAY
15
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