SHORT FILMS Β· LOS ANGELES Β· 2026

Submit
your
film

A filmmaker who's been there. A focused conversation. Guidance for what comes next.

Every winner receives a mentor β€” someone who's navigated the path after a festival win and can share real experience.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Dates Β· 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 Β· Sci-fi Β· 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

1816Β½ 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