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NFMLA Film Festival | InFocus: International Animation
šļøWe are thrilled to announce our August Monthly Film Festival and annualĀ InFocus: International AnimationĀ program on August 15th, 2026, at the South Park Center in DTLA! The August 2026 Film FestivalĀ | InFocus: International Animation kicks off with shorts made in the US, then moves on to those made internationally, andā¦
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Panels! Panels! Panels! Join Us @ NFMLA in Virtual Conversation 9/18 & 9/22!
NFMLA Virtual Panel | Making It Work: Sustaining a Creative Life in a Changing Industry Here's to making it work! What does it actually take to sustain a creative life today? Join moderator Miguel Angel Caballero in conversation with Gerardo "Gerry" Maravilla, Wesley "Wes" Rodriguez, and RocĆo LĆ³pez - writers, directors,ā¦
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NFMLA September 19th, 2026 Film Festival | InFocus: Latin & Hispanic Cinema
š¬āØ Join us September 19, 2026 for NFMLAās annual InFocus: Latin & Hispanic Cinema program! šš„ Featuring three vibrant short film programs showcasing independent filmmakers from and working across Latin America, Spain, and the United States. Program #1 ā InFocus: Latin & Hispanic Cinema I Explore coming-of-age, family,ā¦
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NFMLA Advocacy Focused on Indie Film Grants Highlighted by LA Times
The advocacy thatĀ NFMLA has been leading for an independent film incentive in LA, in partnership with LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, SD5 Economic Deputy Monica Banken, and LA County Department of Economic OpportunityĀ Film Office Head Gary Smith, is gaining significant traction. Cerys Davies wrote a story about theā¦
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Join Our Virtual Panel with Arthur Cohen!
Join executive producer Arthur Cohen for a conversation on the making ofĀ Jim Queen, the animated feature that premiered to a standing ovation at theĀ 2026 Cannes Film Festival. Produced by French animation studioĀ Bobbypills, the film marks a bold, genre-defying entry in adult animation. Arthur will share the story behindā¦
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Join Our Virtual Panel With Tanja Tawadjoh!
Join us for a virtual conversation with Tanja Tawadjoh, the Executive Producer and Vice President of Development & Production atĀ Ranfilm West, as she discusses navigating international co-productions and building projects for the European market. Drawing on her experience championing emerging and underrepresentedā¦
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MovieMaker Magazine Highlights NFMLA InFocus: Female Cinema Filmmakers
Thank you to MovieMaker Magazine for continuously highlighting our filmmakers each month, most recently, our March InFocus: Female Cinema program, which showcased stories from a high school heist, to a meat obsession, and to a surprising wedding night. The program also featured the Los Angeles Premiere of Emmy and Peabodyā¦
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New NFMLA Virtual Conversation Announced! 7/15/2026š¬š
Join us Wednesday, July 15th, 2026 at 7pm - 8:30 pm PST for a virtual conversation with Kendall Deustch, the Senior Manager of Sales and Distribution at Myriad Pictures. Please join us for a conversation that pulls back the curtain on how independent films find their audiences, and what it actually takes to get your workā¦