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NewFilmmakers LA voted #4 top film festival in the US!
We want to thank our entire community and USA TODAY / USA TODAY 10BEST for voting NFMLA as the #4 Best Film Festival in the US for 2026. We are so grateful for and appreciate our filmmakers, attendees, sponsors, and partners! 🤗 Here's what USA Today had to say about us: #4: NewFilmmakers Los Angeles While most film…
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What the UK Connected Party Transaction Rules Mean for AVEC Claims
Find out how the UK's connected party transaction rules affect incentive claims and what productions should consider when applying for the AVEC. When the UK’s Audio-visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC) went live in 2024, one of the headline elements was the enhanced reporting requirements around connected party transactions.…
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Vote Now for NewFilmmakers Los Angeles!
An expert panel has once again nominated NFMLA as a contender for USA Today's 10 best US Film Festivals for 2026! Voting is open now through Monday, March 2nd. Vote for NFMLA Now You can vote once per day. Thank you for your continued collaboration, partnership and support! Check back for the results revealed on Wednesday,…
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NFMLA Film Festival | InFocus: Female Cinema, March 14th
We're thrilled to host our March Monthly Film Festival and annual InFocus: Female Cinema program on March 14th, 2026 at the South Park Center in DTLA! The March Monthly Film Festival will features the annual InFocus: Female Cinema program, which will showcase an international lineup of films by talented emerging filmmakers…
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New NFMLA Virtual Conversations Announced! 🎬😄
We are so excited to share information about our upcoming February Panels! 📍NFMLA Virtual Conversation | Navigating Careers Inside the Vertical Content Boom 🗓️Wednesday, February 11th, 5:00 pm PST Join us for a conversation with Lameng Bei, Head of Studio at DramaBox and Austin Herring, Founder and CEO of Snow Story…
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NFMLA Film Festival | InFocus: Black Cinema, February 14th
We're thrilled to host our February Monthly Film Festival and annual InFocus: Black Cinema program on February 14th, 2026 at the South Park Center in DTLA! NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) hosts its February Monthly Film Festival and annual InFocus: Black Cinema program, spotlighting Black stories and emerging Black…
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New NFMLA Virtual Conversation Announced! 🎬😄
Join us for a virtual conversation with Jim Arnoff, Entertainment Career Coach and Talent Agent Consultant, who will offer guidance on reclaiming your power in collaborations, pitch meetings, and creative partnerships. He will share insider strategies for defining your own path in the entertainment industry and moving past…
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NFMLA Film Festival | InFocus: Middle Eastern & Arab Cinema, December 13th
We're thrilled to host our December Monthly Film Festival and annual InFocus: Middle Eastern & Arab Cinema program on December 13th, 2025 at the South Park Center in DTLA! The December Monthly Film Festival will features the annual InFocus: Middle Eastern & Arab Cinema program, which will showcase an international lineup…