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Why Go to a Los Angeles Short Film Festival? A Guide to Watching Short Films in Los Angeles

Sep 25
2 min read

You don’t need to know a filmmaker or study cinema to enjoy a film festival. You can just come in curious, watch a handful of stories you might never encounter elsewhere on topics covering everything from the queer experience to Irish cinema (two real-life examples from this past month alone), and talk about them afterward with the people who made them! Here's your guide on why spending a weekend immersed in indie storytelling is one of the greatest pleasures of living in Los Angeles

You can see a lot in one screening


Short films give filmmakers room to take chances. A screening block might move from comedy to drama to documentary, with each film offering a different perspective and a different way of telling a story. If one film stays with you, there is another conversation waiting just a few minutes later.


That variety is part of the pleasure. You don’t have to commit to a single genre or know what you like in advance.


The conversations after the credits


Screening blocks are often followed by a Q&A with members of the creative teams. That gives audiences a chance to hear from the filmmakers about the choices, challenges, and collaborations behind the work.


It also changes the experience of watching. A detail you noticed might turn out to have a story of its own. A question you had may lead to a conversation with someone sitting a few rows away.

Los Angeles film festivals help you discover local artists

Los Angeles is full of people making films, yet it can be surprisingly hard to find a place to watch their work together. A local festival brings filmmakers and audiences into the same room. For actors, writers, and other artists, it can also be a chance to see what their peers are creating and make connections that continue beyond the weekend.


You can come for a particular film, a filmmaker you know, or the simple pleasure of seeing something new and stay for the mixers, panels, and industry speakers!


Make a weekend of it in North Hollywood


FALA Shorts Fest takes place October 2–3 at LACAE Theater in North Hollywood. The weekend includes short film screening blocks, conversations with filmmakers, and a Saturday night awards gathering.


Take a look at the FESTIVAL SCHEDULE and choose what catches your eye. If you want to see more than one block, check the available pass options and reservation details before you arrive.


The best way to experience a Los Angeles short film festival is to show up ready to watch, listen, and be surprised. We hope to see you there!



Actor on Indie Film Set for Short Film
Indie Filmmakers On Set


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