A TOP 10 NORTH AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL by USA Today - and the only one in Los Angeles.
Now in its 24th year, DANCES WITH FILMS (DWF:LA) is an original on the festival circuit, hailed by Indiewire as "widely recognized as the premiere showcase of innovative independent cinema, presenting amazing undiscovered talent to an industry audience in Hollywood," "the future of Independent Film," by Huffington Post and as "An innovator and leader in positioning raw and new talented directors," by CNN and voted one of Moviemaker Magazine's Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals on the planet (and the only one in Los Angeles to make the list in the only year it was actually voted on by filmmakers across the globe), Dances With Films presents more than 200 films each year to the LA Filmmaking and Film-going community.
Mission:
Dedicated to giving opportunities to creative talents who may not be considered 'Names', DWF stands out from the crowd with not only the community we've built, but by the success of our alumni and the shared loyalty of DWF relationships.
Success!
This year's EMMY AWARDS, had a sparkling amount of DWF alums, from presenting to sitting in the audience, including 2011 & 2012 alum, Gina Rodriguez presenting on stage to 2006 alum Alexander Skarsgard winning Best Supporting Actor to 2007 & 2012 alum Joel Watson, nominated for editing SHARK TANK. DWF has had many filmmakers go on to create series, such as the highly rated THE LAST SHIP, created by 2000 alum, Steven Kane. HBO’s critically acclaimed and hit series ‘Getting On” and “Big Love” were created by DWF Alums Will Scheffer and Mark Olsen after screening their feature film "Easter" at DWF 2004. Our TV/Web division, premiered TREADING YESTERDAY in 2016, which in now in development for a series. Jeremy Cloe, 2015 alum & ICA winner, recently won a student ACADEMY AWARD.
2008 actor alum Jesse Eisenberg was nominated for Best Actor in "The Social Network" for the 2011 Academy Awards. 2010 Audience Award winner "Go For It!" received a nationwide theatrical release through Lionsgate in 2011. Betsy Brandt "Breaking Bad'' & “Parenthood” was seen early on in her career in the Grand Jury Winner of 2005, "Shelf Life." And her co-star in “Breaking Bad” Bryan Cranston premiered his directorial debut with us in 2000! 2010 feature "Cost of a Soul" was seen nationwide at AMC Theatres in conjuction with Relativity Media's Rogue. - Just a few examples of our alumni accomplishments.
Some quotes:
"Dances with Film is an incredible film festival filled with a ton of hot, new talent. It's what Sundance should be and SXSW is – but it’s in our own backyard! They put on top notch industry panels and events which sync sponsors together with the filmmakers as well as other VIPs. Their events are well attended and are extremely well organized. It's a great platform for a sponsor to promote their own projects and enhance their profile in the Hollywood and Indie film community while picking up material and making new connections."
- Chris Charalambous, Head of Acquisitions, Freestyle Media
"Dances with Film is a great film festival. They treat their supporters and sponsors incredibly well, put on fantastic industry events and is an enormous wealth of new talent. Gersh has signed 3 new clients since becoming involved with DWF. We couldn't recommend it more highly."
- Frank Wuliger, Partner The Gersh Agency
Panels:
As you can see, DWF provides great exposure to the decision makers of the film industry. In fact past year's panels and 'conversations with' series rocked it with Producer, Stephanie Allain (DEAR WHITE PEOPLE, HUSTLE AND FLOW); Casting Director, David Rubin (TRUMBO, GRAVITY); EVP, Worldwide Distribution, Paramount Pictures, Syrinthia Studier; Packaging Agent, Gersh Agency, Gergen Crochet; SVP, Acquisitions and Co-Productions, Miramax, Rosanne Kortenberg; EVP, Theatrical Distribution, CBS Films, Steven Friedlander... just to name a few. Every year brings out industry stars, the caliber of which - you will rarely find at other fests.
Dances With Pilots!
In addition to narrative and documentary features and shorts (not to mention music videos!), DWF is thrilled to bring back the 4th installment of Dances With Pilots! as we present TV and Webisodes as a sidebar to the big fest.
Dances With Kidz!
We are pleased to present year 6 of Dances With Kidz! This program consists of films created for kids and most importantly... created BY kids. There is a pro section along with the kids section (18 and below).
2 Minute Short Film Challenge
And on the creative side, DWF also produces up to ten short films during the week of the festival. The 2 Minute Short Film Challenge has become an exciting favorite program at the festival. Utilizing the latest digital technology and pure filmmaking ingenuity, submitted scripts are shot, edited and screened in front of evening competition films during the festival.
Academy® Qualification:
We also qualify a slate of shorts for Academy Award® consideration through our friends at Laemmle Theatres and Double Exposure in Los Angeles. Short films that premiere with us actually have a higher possibility of being Academy® qualified than most any other short film competition in the country.
The Family:
Finally, the community of Dances With Films that has evolved since 1998 is a strong and loyal one. DWF offers the opportunity for filmmakers to strengthen and expand connections that will endure for years to come.
For more information on all the above statements, head over to www.danceswithfilms.com
OBJECTIVES: This non-competitive event aims to be a meeting place for independent film production and the public, we encourage the creation and production of audiovisual filmmakers from all over the world and provide a space to allow diffusion of contemporary and cultural film productions.
THEME: Works will be accepted whose aesthetic and thematic proposal refer to the cultural identity of the places of origin of the filmmakers, providing entertainment and cultural knowledge for the audience.
FFF 2017 accepts feature films, documentary, animation, medium and short films from established and emerging , independent filmmakers, film schools and media collectives from Ireland Europe and around the world.
살렌토 국제 영화제 영화제는 영화와 영화 제작자를 축하하며 영화가 가장 강력한 문화 커뮤니케이션과 문화와 사람들 사이의 연결이라는 사실을 인식하여 국제 독립 영화를 홍보합니다.
루이지 캄파닐레 (Luigi Campanile) 가 2004년에 설립한 살렌토 국제 영화제는 남부 이탈리아의 주요 문화 행사이자 최고의 영화제로 등장했습니다. 매년 전 세계 영화 제작자들에게 살렌토 지역의 독특한 자원을 소개하며, 5 일간의 세계 초연, 특별 이벤트, 세미나, 장편 영화, 단편 영화, 다큐멘터리를 통해 영화 산업의 역사와 미래를 기념합니다.
지난 몇 년 동안 SIFF는 취리히, 런던, 홍콩, 뉴욕, 산티아고 델 실, 모스크바, 상트 페테르부르크, 오슬로 등과 같은 국제 목적지로 축제를 개최하여 세계 투어를 조직하고 운영하여 “베스트 오브 더 페스트 (Best of the Fest)" 이벤트를 발표했습니다. 이를 통해 SIFF는 세계 이탈리아 문화 연구소 및 시네마 극장과 같은 권위있는 장소에서 페스티벌에서 선보이는 최고의 영화 중 일부를 국제 대중에게 선보일 수있는 기회를 제공하여 배포판을 찾기 위해 어려움을 겪는 그러한 작품의 가시성과 감사를 높입니다.채널.
Cellar Door Film Festival (CDFF) is Ottawa’s first showcase of speculative cinema, which celebrates the creativity of the Ottawa film scene and spotlights the city as a setting for the sinister and supernatural. CDFF encourages film culture, education, and production in Ottawa by promoting the creation, screening, and distribution of local, national and international films in the Nation’s capital.
2026년 3월 2일부터 5월 1일까지 개장합니다.
Voces Contra el Silencio, Video Independiente A.C., 메트로폴리타나 자치대학교는 TV UNAM과 UNAM 필름 아카이브의 지원을 받아 2026년 9월 4일부터 12일까지 개최되는 히스파노미 독립 다큐멘터리 영화 및 비디오 인카운터: 콘트라 엘 실렌시오 토다스 라스 보세스 제14회 에디션에 영화 제작자를 초청하여 참가하도록 합니다. 멕시코 시티와 멕시코 전역의 여러 주에서 하이브리드 형식으로 제공됩니다.
Contra el Silencio Todas las Voces의 주된 목적은 멕시코, 라틴 아메리카, 스페인의 독립 다큐멘터리 영화를 한데 모으는 창구로서 다양한 관점을 수용하고 집단 행동을 장려하며 다큐멘터리 장르의 발전과 보다 공정하고 공평하며 관용적인 사회 건설을 지원하는 협업 네트워크를 조성하는 것입니다.
콘트라 엘 실렌시오 토다스 라스 보세스 (Contra el Silencio Todas Voces) 는 새로운 시청각 전시 대안을 모색하여 이전에는 상상하지 못했던 관객들에게 성공적으로 다가갔습니다. 이러한 이유로 이번 13회에서는 다양한 대체 영화 전시장에서의 대면 활동, MXPLUS 플랫폼의 온디맨드 콘텐츠, 멕시코시티의 공영 TV 채널 (Canal 11, Canal 21, Canal 22, TV UNAM) 및 미국 내 다른 주의 공개 채널을 통한 방송으로 구성된 하이브리드 형식을 유지하기로 결정했습니다. 따라서 이 콜에 참여한다는 것은 이 다큐멘터리가 제14회 엔쿠엔트로 히스파노마리카노 데 시네 이 비디오 다큐멘터리 인디펜디엔테: 콘트라 엘 실렌시오 토다스 라스 보세스 (Contra el Silencio Todas las Voces) 에서 이 세 가지 형식으로 전시될 것임을 수락한다는 것을 의미합니다.
KloosterKino is the place to be for animated shorts in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Three times a year we show the best animated shorts from all over the world in a friendly setting. The screenings take place in a historic cloister, which dates back to 1909, and are not subject to admission.
KloosterKino shows work by young filmmakers, but also pays attention to classic animated film. Throughout the year we also work with other festivals and cultural organizations to arrange screenings of animated shorts.
But why animated shorts? Well, first of all, because we love them! But also because too few animated shorts are shown theatrically in the Netherlands. KloosterKino wants to show animation in all its diversity: from stop-motion to CGI, from narrative to abstract, homegrown and from far away. In doing so, we hope to aid in the diffusion of the artistic animated short.
We intend to be an alternative to the larger animation festivals by offering screenings which are both accessible and challenging. We stand for high quality animated film in welcoming surroundings. Our target audience is not just the animation aficionado, but also those who normally don’t watch animation, but are open to a surprising and stimulating program of films.
KloosterKino is a nonprofit foundation, that depends on volunteers and gifts.
During the three days festival, the Food Film Festival attempts to cover all aspects of everything related to food. Aside from documentaries, feature films, animation, short and experimental films the festival boasts a variety of debate, lectures, live shows and workshops. This broad approach leads to the multifaceted program the subject deserves.
The Food Film Festival believes that good stories have the power to transform the world.
By creating a stage for food stories the Food Film Festival hopes to convey the love for food and at the same time it denounces the many problems related to our current day food system.
바이오바이오신 국제 페스티벌은 영화를 통해 표현되는 지식과 지혜의 다문화 모임입니다. 연례 회의의 틀 안에서 지역과 정체성의 관점에서 국내 및 국제 영화 촬영을 홍보하고 지원하며 가치를 부여하는 동시에 대화와 성찰을 위한 공간이 되는 것이 목표입니다.
BioBiocine 국제 페스티벌은 11번째 에디션을 위해 모든 국가와 문화권의 출품작을 초대합니다. 페스티벌 프로그램에는 작가 영화, 신진 영화 제작자, 실험, 문화 간 대화, 원주민 등에 중점을 둔 장편 영화와 단편 영화 (소설 및 논픽션) 의 경쟁 및 비경쟁 카테고리가 포함됩니다.
FESTIVAL OF HORROR
Shortfilms (until 16 minutes)
Feature film (from 75 until 180 minutes)
Category: Horror – Thriller – Pulp – Exploitation – Gore – Trash – Fantasy – Zombie Movie – B Movie - Western
El Coro Vell es como se conoce popularmente a la Societat Coral Juventut Terrassenca de Terrassa. Dicha entidad celebró en el 2008 su 150 aniversario, convirtiéndose así en una las entidades culturales más antiguas de la ciudad de Terrassa, aún en funcionamiento.
La Sección de Cine y Video por su parte, se ha convertido en el caldo de cultivo del cine amateur terrasense y estatal desde que creó a mediados de los años 60 el célebre certamen "EL ROTLLO", dedicado al Súper 8.
A partir del año 2003, la SCV del Coro Vell hace un salto al digital y la incorporación del audiovisual profesional con la celebración (anual y bianual, en algunos casos) del CONCURSO PLANO SECUENCIA, que ya ha celebrado 8 ediciones hasta la fecha.
El 9º CONCURSO INTERNACIONAL DEL PLANO SECUENCIA se celebrará en la Sede del Coro Vell, el próximo 21 de diciembre. La convocatoria para participar se abrirá el 8 de octubre hasta el próximo 3 de diciembre de 2013.
Short Film & Animation Festival; Monthly microcinema. The longest running short film series in Los Angeles. Caters to wide audience of professional filmmakers and Film/TV industry creative leaders.
Annual Spotlight Festivals:
Women Directors ShortsFest,
African American ShortsFest
