Festival Description:
The main goal of Cinema Los Angeles is to present the most exciting and inspiring new works on film being made today.
And equally, to promote an understanding and appreciation of the world through moving pictures.
OUR PROGRAMS
SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENT STORYTELLERS
At the Festival’s core is a commitment to champion the creation of unique work by individual storytellers.
Through ticketed events, open applications, and by invitation, we offer workshops with accomplished professionals, and ongoing support to advance the development and production of independent work.
We encourage artists from around the world to apply for our Programs.
FEATURE FILM
The Feature Film Program embraces the discovery and development of independent filmmakers, encouraging a rigorous creative process with a focus on original and deeply resonant storytelling.
DOCUMENTARY FILM
The Documentary Film Program supports the development, production and presentation of nonfiction films around the world.
SHORT FILM
We have witnessed an explosion in the opportunities available for writers developing episodic content for Internet use and online platforms.
WORKSHOPS
Open to all artists, and held around the country, Workshops and Day Labs offer participants premium resources and expert advice on topics ranging from screenwriting to digital distribution.
These intensive versions of our Lab experience provide opportunities for artists to be inspired in their storytelling and empowered to advance their projects to the next phase.
Awards & Prizes:
- Best Film
- Best Director
- Best Screenplay
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Feature
- Best Documentary Feature
- Discovery Award
- Best Short
- Best Short
- Best Music Video
Festival Organizers:
Rocelyn (Senior Event Coordinator)
Alex King (Administrator);
Rules & Terms:
1. Submission Deadlines
Early entry is encouraged but in no way guarantees acceptance.
2. Submission Format
Films must be submitted via online screener through World Film Presentation.
3. Submission Eligibility
- There is no premiere policy for short films and music videos.
- Works-in-progress and films with distribution are accepted.
4. Premiere Status
- There is no Premiere policy for short films and music videos, they may have screened at other Festivals and/or online.
5. Submission Fee
All submissions for Cinema Los Angeles are to be paid by credit card. The submission fee is non-refundable.
6. Shipping
All shipping and postage costs for the submission package and, if the film is selected for the Festival, for all DVDs and additional materials sent to and returned from Cinema Los Angeles must be borne by the submitting party. Cinema Los Angeles will not accept Cash On Delivery shipments. Cinema Los Angeles will not absorb any fees incurred in USA customs. All charges must be pre-paid. Cinema Los Angeles will not accept submissions if customs and delivery fees have not been paid by the submitting party.
7. Selection of Films
Submissions are reviewed and selected under the following criteria:
- Quality of narrative and production values
- Independent nature of the production
8. Notification
Successful submissions will receive an online Filmmaker Festival Pack that will include important information on shipping the DCP to the Festival, press and publicity, guest accreditation, contact information and how to make the most of participating in the Festival.
9. Festival Screenings
Cinema Los Angeles aspires to provide the best quality projection possible but will not be held liable for any failure in the technical quality of the projection.
10. Scheduling
Screenings are scheduled during the Festival at the discretion of Cinema Los Angeles. Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the published schedule, USA reserves the right to make changes at any time for any reason. Festival will not be liable for any costs claimed as a result of a change in scheduling.
No film may be withdrawn from the festival program after its selection.
11. Festival Awards
Jury prizes for Feature Films: Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Actress, Discovery Awards, Best USA Film.
Jury prizes for Short Films: Best Short, Best UK Short.
Festival Contact Information:
Contact Information Displayed publicly
Submission requests email:
usacinemala@gmail.com
Opening Date:
January 18, 2024
Phone:
+1.(212) 315-0069
Earlybird Deadline:
July 04, 2024
Regular Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Submission Address:
My festival has the same submission address.
Late Deadline:
May 13, 2025
Extended Deadline:
September 21, 2025
Notification Date:
September 22, 2025
Event Date:
September 23, 2025 to September 24, 2025
Comments
Excellent festival in a great
Excellent festival in a great venue with very promp and professional organizers. Was definitely thrilled to walk away with an award for my short film.
Thanks Cinema Los Angeles, I'll be back!!!
Tommy Campbell
Dear Festival Director and
Dear Festival Director and Team
I was lucky enough to have
I was lucky enough to have three films selected in Cinema Los Angeles and I got a couple of awards. Very good organization that makes submissions to festivals much easier. Thank you!
Great festival with fabulous
Great festival with fabulous communication and wonderful people! Recommended!
Our special comments
Our special comments
We are very proud & glad for our feature film " Tara the journey of love & passion " film team to be part of your prestigious film festival .
We have suggestions which we would like to put forward for positive improvement of our film festival to grow & become worlds no1 film festival & we will be happy to contribute positive suggestions in the growth of your film festival .
a) PRESS INCLUDING TV , RADIO , FILM MAGAZINES , ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINES , EVENT COMPANIES , MAGAZINES , E -NEWS PAPERS has to be invited by your festival coordinator has to send our invitations to entire press to cover the event . regular press releases send before and after the event .
b) The consulates of all countries to be invited
c) Govt officials , minsters to be invited
d) Big sponsors to be invited
e) The tourism ministry & tourism department to be notified in advance to include the film festivals in all their publicity & printouts
f) There has to be advertisement / publicity in local news papaers & on billboards which are sponsored .
g) Big names in show biz in the country have to be invited to make the event successful
h) Tie up with colleges & schools to ensure all seats are filled up during all screenings and award function no seat should be empty .
i ) Have interns for the film festival taken from media colleges where by you have 30 interns to help during the film festival
j) There should be photographers interns from photography college . there should be 25 photographers clicking pics .
k) Red carpers have to be bigger
l) The publicity boards for taking pix in front have to be bigger & better
m) The directors -producers & lead actress have to be sponsored to fly down for film festival with help of big sponsors .
n) Sponsors you have to tie up with biggest advertising companies , event management companies radio , billboard & tv companies for big sponsorship tie ups
o) You can get sponsors form various consulates , govt bodies , event management companies , film commissions etc .
Good luck i can keep going on
Would love you to succeed in very big way & become no 1 in world , we are there to stand by you all the time we promise you .
Good luck
God bless you
Best regards
Kumar Raj ( Producer & Director )
Kumar Raj Productons
Cinema Los Angeles is a
Cinema Los Angeles is a selective, well organized and dynamic event that rewards merit. It provides all participants with a high visibility showcase. The high quality projection and sound system ensures a remarkable viewing experience. It is very well attended and constitutes an ideal forum for filmmakers and audience alike.
Great Festival!
Great Festival!
The team of organizers is extremely professional and open to helping you every step of the way making festival submissions so much easier. Thanks so much for the opportunity!
Mikhail Saburov - Director of Remember Us