Showcasing break-out global talent in Los Angeles
FEBRUARY 24-25, 2026
Discover emerging filmmakers with fresh stories.
FINAL DEADLINE | JANUARY 30
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 and short-form films; selected to showcase break-out 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, 2025.
– 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*
Early Deadline
October 3, 2025
$50
$44
Regular Deadline
November 7, 2025
$55
$49
Extended Deadline
December 5, 2025
$60
$53
Late Deadline
January 30, 2026
$65
$59
* FilmFreeway Gold Members get 10% off entry fee.
