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🎬TIFF hits its midpoint…
As the Toronto International Film Festival enters day 5, screenings are in full swing while buyers are circling available titles. The marketplace that isn't (yet): Unlike Cannes or AFM, Toronto has never had an official market, just informal hotel lobby meetings. That changes next year with TIFF's first content market…
NFMLA Film Festival | InFocus: International Animation, August 23rd (Adjusted Schedule)
About the Event NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA)’s August line-up celebrates emerging filmmakers both near and far, featuring InFocus: International Animation, a program of exciting animated work from all around the world, including a selection of highlights from the Legends Animated 24 HOURS Animation Contest for…
Check out photos of our NFMLA July Film Festival! 🎬😁
Thank you to everyone who attended our July Film Festival this past Saturday! We had an amazing time watching Canadian shorts, as well as the feature "An Arrangement"! 🎬 You can find more photos of the event on our website below! https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/event_albums/nfmla-film-festival-july-12th-2025/ We hope to…
Check out photos of our NFMLA June Film Festival!
Thank you to everyone who attended our June Film Festival this past Saturday! It was an amazing time as we highlighted LGBTQ+ cinema and enjoyed a performance from the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles! 😁 You can find more photos of the event on our website below!…
Read the Newest MovieMaker Magazine Article on NFMLA's InFocus: Female Cinema!
MovieMaker Magazine has featured NFMLA's March Film Festival film makers in their newest article. Read more information about the filmmakers and films, provided by the filmmakers, as well as NFMLA interviews. Check out the full feature on MovieMaker magazine's website:…
NFMLA Monthly Film Festival – June 14, 2025 | InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema
📢 We're pleased to announce our annual InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema Film Festival, taking place on June 14th at the South Park Center in DTLA! Join NewFilmmakers LA as we host three InFocus: LGBTQ+ cinema shorts programs showcasing a diverse range of exciting work from emerging LGBTQ+ creators. 🔗 Tickets and more information…
Check out photos of our NFMLA May Film Festival!
Thank you to everyone who attended our May Film Festival this past Saturday! It was an amazing time as we highlighted disability both in front of and behind the camera. You can find more photos of the event on our website below! https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/event_albums/nfmla-film-festival-may-10th-2025/ We hope to see…
NFMLA Monthly Film Festival - July 12th, 2025 | InFocus: Canadian Cinema
We're thrilled to announce our July 2025 Monthly festival, which includes its annual InFocus: Canadian Cinema program, spotlighting independent Canadian storytellers with support from Telefilm Canada and the Québec Government Office in Los Angeles, and community partnership with its longstanding partner, the Consulate…

Upcoming Events

Demystifying the Role of the Producer
Join us for a conversation with Kate Beyda, Executive Vice President of Physical Production at New Line Cinema, moderated by MediaMKRS alumni and Gautam Singhani & Osa Adu. Kate will share career insights, lessons from her new book, and advice on pathways into producing. We’ll also spotlight MediaMKRS and Production Lot,…
NFMLA Film Festival | InFocus: Veteran Cinema
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) hosts its October line-up, featuring its annual InFocus: Veteran Cinema program. The weekend’s programming also features a compelling collection of October Shorts, as well as the World Premiere of writer-director Stephen Takashima’s feature narrative Don’t Kill My Vibe. Schedule Details…
American Film Market
The American Film Market (AFM) returns to Los Angeles November 11 – 16! Every November, the entire global film industry converges for the American Film Market. AFM is the premier film acquisition, development and networking event where more than $1 Billion in distribution and film financing deals are closed each year on…