Film Festivals January through May 2013
Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival
Two weekends of free screenings of over 150 short films from around the world made for children and teens.When: Oct or Nov thru January
Where: LA County Museum of Art and other venues
Info: www.lachildrensfilm.org
Scandinavian Film Festival
A noncompetitive showcase of films from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.When: January 12-20, 2013
Where: Writer's Guild of America Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly hills, CA 90211
Info: www.scandinavianfilmfestivalla.com
The Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF)
Film screenings, actor showcases, music and arts events, a Children's Festival and lots of workshops for filmmakers.When: Feb 7-18, 2013
Where: various locations
Info: www.paff.org
Los Angeles Italia Film Festival
An annual showcase of Italian films at Grauman's Chinese Theatre.When: Feb 17-23, 2013
Where: TCL (formerly Grauman's) Chinese Theatre, Hollywood
Info: www.losangelesitalia.com
DocuDays
2-Day screening of all the year's Oscar-nominated documentary films.When: February 23, 2013
Where: Writer's Guild of America Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly hills, CA 90211
Sponsors: International Documentary Association
Info: www.documentary.org
LA Film & Music Weekend
100 hours of programming including shorts, features, documentary and experimental films from all over the world in Downtown LA.When: March TBA
Where: Downtown Independent, 251 S. Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90012
Info: www.lafilmweekend.com
Zero Film Festival
The Zero Film Festival highlights the work of exclusively self-funded filmmakers.When: April
Where: Space 1520 Hollywood
Info: www.zerofilmfest.com
Going Green Film Fest
With the motto “REthink, REplenish, REcommit”, the MIRACLE MILE GOING GREEN FILM FESTIVAL encourages green filmmaking by rewarding filmmakers who have lessened their carbon footprint on the planet during production, used alternative transportation within the storyline of their films, or have created a film whose subject includes the environment, third world issues, wildlife, etc.When: April 1-30, 2013
Where: Regal Theaters at LA Live Downtown
Info: www.GoingGreenFilmFest.com
L.A. Comedy Shorts Film Festival
The L.A. Comedy Shorts Film Festival, currently the largest comedy film festival in the US, is dedicated to celebrating funny, short films and the people who make them. Includes four days of screenings, parties, industry panels, and a red-carpet awards event. L.A. Comedy Shorts also hosts the Movie Magic Screenwriter Screenplay CompetitionWhen: April 4-7, 2013
Where: Downtown Independent Theater, 251 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA
Info: www.lacomedyshorts.com
Festival of Film Noir
The annual Festival of Film Noir organized by American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre presents rare original films, most of which are not available on DVD, including films which have been recently restored by the Film Noir Foundation and the UCLA Film & Television Archive.When: April 5-21, 2013
Where: Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
Info: www.americancinemathequecalendar.com
Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA)
IFFLA showcases films from or about India made by Indian and international filmmakers. The mission of the festival is to promote a greater appreciation of Indian culture and cinema.When: April 9-14, 2013
Where: ArcLight Cinemas, 6360 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood and other venues around LA
Info: 310-364-4403, www.indianfilmfestival.org
City of Lights - City of Angels French Film Festival
A week of French movie premieres in Hollywood. COLCOA is one of the largest French film festivals in the world with an exclusive program of 50 films, including World, North American and U.S. Premieres. All films are presented with English subtitles.When: April 15-22, 2013
Where: Directors Guild of America - 7920 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90046
Info: www.colcoa.org
Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival
An annual showcase of films by Brazilian filmmakers, and films that showcase Brazil.When: April 24-28, 2013
Where: Landmark Theatres
Info: www.labrff.com
The Newport Beach Film Festival
Over 350 international independent and studio film screenings, actor showcases, music and arts events, fashion shows, red carpet events and galas.When: April 25 - May 2, 2013
Where: Various
Info: www.newportbeachfilmfest.com
FirstGlance Hollywood Film Fest
30 award-winning films from across the globe including features, docs, shorts, animation and more.When: April 26-28, 2013
Where: Raleigh Studios Hollywood, 5300 Melrose Ave Hollywood CA 90038
Info: www.firstglancefilms.com
Amazigh Film Festival
A festival celebrating documentaries, films, art, music and food of indigenous North Africa, the Berber and Tuareg cultures of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, the Canary Islands, Egypt and the Sahara desert.When: April
Where: Saturday: Barnsdall Theatre and Art Gallery, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles 90027; Sunday: Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Avenue, Venice, Ca. 90291
Info: www.laaff.org
The International Family Film Festival
This is a screenplay competition and a reading of finalist scripts with workshops and mentoring of screenwriters, culminating in a day-long pitch festival and final awards ceremony.When: May 1-5, 2013
Where: Raleigh Studios, Hollywood, CA
Info: 661-257-3131, www.iffilmfest.org
Japan Film Festival Los Angeles
The Japan Film Festival Los Angeles presents films that foster American understanding of Japanese culture. It takes place one weekend in Los Angeles and the following weekend in Orange County. greater appreciation of Indian culture and cinema.When: May 11-26, 2013
Where: New Beverly Cinema (Hollywood), multiple locations in Irvine, CA
Info: www.jffla.org
The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival is Southern California's premier showcase for film and video works by Asian Pacific American and Asian Pacific international cinema artists. The festival encompasses screenings, panels, workshops, and artists’ awards.When: May 2-12, 2013
Where: Directors Guild of America, 7920 Sunset Blvd., David Harvey Hwang Theatre, Aratani/Japan American Theatre and others
Info: 213-680-4462 ext 68, www.vconline.org
Sunset Film Festival- Los Angeles
Sunset Film Festival is a general subjects festival covering all genres.When: May 12, 2013
Where: Glendale Public Library Auditorium, 222 Harvard st, Glendale, CA 91205
Info: https://sites.google.com/site/sunsetfilmfestivallosangeles/
Dance Camera West Los Angeles Dance Film Festival
Dance Camera West Los Angeles Dance Film Festival is a festival of screenings and events featuring experimental shorts, documentaries, and features related to dance at locations around Los Angeles.When: Various dates in May 2013
Where: Getty Center
Info: 213-480-8633, www.dancecamerawest.org
