Founded by women, Vidiots opened in Santa Monica as an alternative video store in 1985. For three decades, Vidiots grew its unique collection, and served a diverse, and devoted community of film lovers. Vidiots’ new home, the almost-100-year-old Eagle Theatre, served audiences from 1929 until the early 2000s. Vidiots proudly reopened in June 2023, after […]
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NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) hosts its May Monthly Film Festival, which features its annual InFocus: Asian Cinema program and InFocus: Immigration program. The day also includes the west coast premiere of Dillon Tucker’s narrative feature Pure O, and opens with a selection of student animation in the CSULB Animation Showcase. The day opens with the CSULB Animation Showcase, a juried selection of student short […]
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Experience the power of film with Women’s Voices Now and EngenderHealth, as we explore pivotal issues around women’s health and rights worldwide. Confront global truths, challenge taboos, and join the movement shaping a just and equitable world for all. EngenderHealth and Women’s Voices Now (WVN) are proud to present a film screening event centered around sexual and reproductive […]
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The Los Angeles Conservancy launched Last Remaining Seats in 1987 to draw attention to the spectacular yet overlooked and underused historic theatres of Los Angeles. The film series has since become an L.A. can’t-miss beloved summer tradition. The Last Remaining Seats volunteer planning committee helps plan our annual classic film series in historic theatres. It supports the Conservancy with selecting […]
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Join CalArts for the 2024 CalArts Character Animation Producers’ Show, featuring a selection of films made by students in the Character Animation program this academic year, juried by the faculty. Tickets are free. Reservations are required, and seating is limited. Event artwork by Izabella Anguiano-Jacobs Book tickets here
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Join The Film Collaborative for TFC Distribution Days, a two-day event with 8 sessions to help you demystify distribution. THURSDAY, MAY 2 & FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. PT Virtual • Free Topics include: What are “all rights” buyers looking for? Is a hybrid/bifurcated distribution strategy that includes the EU possible, […]
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In-person: Introduction by Luca Celada and Francesca Santovetti, professor of Italian Studies, New England Conservatory of Music. Admission is free. No advance reservations. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis. Hammer Museum members will have reserved seating available at the box office. The box office opens one hour before the first program […]
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“It’s one of the great events on the Los Angeles movie calendar and, even in its 21st biennial edition, still as exciting and groundbreaking as ever […] It’s not just gorgeous new versions of films you’ve never seen or seen only in diminished condition. The UCLA event inevitably includes remarkable movies you never even knew […]
Read More Click here for more information on NewFilmmakers Los Angeles’ monthly film festivals UPCOMING EVENTS April 6th, 2024 – Monthly Film Festival | InFocus: DisabilityMay 4th, 2024 – Monthly Film Festival | InFocus: Asian Cinema & InFocus: ImmigrationJune 1st, 2024– Monthly Film Festival | InFocus: LGBTQ+ CinemaJuly 13th, 2024 – Monthly Film Festival | InFocus: Canadian […]
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The annual PEN America Literary Gala is a highlight of the New York literary and social calendars, with over 800 guests and an exceptional group of leading writers who sit among them as Literary Hosts. Every year, it is an inspiring, exhilarating, moving event as we honor those who embody PEN America’s mission to celebrate, […]
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Join Get Lit – Words Ignite at the 13th Annual Classic Slam, where hundreds of young poets will share fresh perspectives, dynamite poems, and unforgettable performances. For some, it’s their first field trip since grade school. The Classic Slam has never been just a competition—it’s an opportunity for students to speak their truth and find their […]
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Discover exceptional professional development, networking, and financing opportunities at Hot Docs Festival, April 25 to May 5, 2024. Join your colleagues at Hot Docs 2024, North America’s premier documentary festival, conference and market, taking place April 25 to May 5 in Toronto. Register for our new All-IN Pass and experience an immersive four-day industry program with access […]
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