Got a Tip?
Newsletters
News
Film
TV
Awards
Video
Search Icon
News
Film
TV
Awards
Video
Newsletters
Search Icon
Search Icon
Search for:
Search Icon
Search for:
News
Arrow Icon
Breaking News
General News
Festivals
Box Office
Business
Trailers
Analysis
Obituary
Features
Arrow Icon
Interviews
Craft
Best Of
Commentary
Animation
General
Awards
Arrow Icon
Thompson on Hollywood
Emmy Predictions
Consider This
Awards Spotlight
Craft Considerations
Deep Dive
Industry
Criticism
Arrow Icon
Movies
Shows
Culture
Podcasts
Arrow Icon
Screen Talk
Filmmaker Toolkit Podcast
About IndieWire
Arrow Icon
IndieWire Masthead
How to Pitch IndieWire
Follow Us
facebook
twitter
instagram
pinterest
youtube
Alerts & Newsletters
Email address to subscribe to newsletter.
Subscribe
By subscribing, I agree to the
Terms of Use
and
Privacy Policy
.
About
Advertise with IndieWire
IndieWire Masthead
Contact Us
PMC Logo
IndieWire is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2023 IndieWire Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Los Angeles Film Festival
Features
RIP LA Film Festival, 2001–2018
Film Independent will now focus on year-round events instead.
By
Michael Nordine
October 31, 2018 3:12 pm
Features
Shane Carruth on Why He Won’t Direct a Superhero Movie and Acting in ‘The Dead Center’
The "Primer" and "Upstream Color" filmmaker is back — but not as a director (yet).
By
Michael Nordine
October 1, 2018 4:39 pm
Features
Los Angeles Film Festival Launches, Hopefully Without an Identity Crisis
While LAFF made a radical move to fall, the festival did not change its focus or priorities. So far, sales are up.
By
Anne Thompson
September 21, 2018 2:42 pm
Features
Los Angeles Film Festival 2018: 5 Must-See Movies, ‘We Have Always Lived in the Castle’ to ‘The Chaperone’
This year's LAFF runs from September 20–28.
By
Michael Nordine
September 20, 2018 4:17 pm
Features
Los Angeles Film Festival Lands Diverse First Fall Lineup, Including Competition Slate That’s 42% Female-Directed
Across the competition categories, 42 percent of the films are directed by women and 39 percent are directed by people of color.
By
Anne Thompson
July 31, 2018 1:55 pm
Features
‘And Then I Go’ Review: We Need to Talk About This Disturbing Coming-of-Age Drama
Vincent Grashaw's intimate character study, a premiere at LA Film Festival, unsettles without being overbearing.
By
Michael Nordine
June 23, 2017 9:22 am
Features
‘Sun Dogs’ Exclusive: Jennifer Morrison Goes From Television Star to Indie Film Director in Debut Feature — Watch
The "Once Upon a Time" actress is behind the camera for her first feature in this Los Angeles Film Festival premiere.
By
Zack Sharf
June 16, 2017 11:09 am
Features
’20 Weeks’ Exclusive Clip: LAFF Romantic Drama Explores a Pregnancy in Crisis
Leena Pendharkar's "20 Weeks" will have its world premiere on Monday, June 19 at the Los Angeles Film Festival.
By
Graham Winfrey
June 16, 2017 10:32 am
Features
LAFF 2017: 10 Festival Picks, from ‘My Friend Dahmer’ to ‘Everything Beautiful Is Far Away’
This year's edition of the L.A. Film Festival runs from June 14–22.
By
Michael Nordine
June 13, 2017 12:04 pm
Features
‘Out of State’ Exclusive Trailer: Two Career Criminals Discover Their Hawaiian Heritage in Prison — Watch
Watch the exclusive trailer for the Los Angeles Film Festival documentary premiere.
By
Zack Sharf
June 8, 2017 5:14 pm
Features
LAFF 2017 Announces Full Slate, Including Competition and Episodic Offerings
Across the competition categories, 42% of the films are directed by women and 40% are directed by people of color.
By
Kate Erbland
May 9, 2017 4:33 pm
News
Los Angeles Film Festival Faces New Era As Director Stephanie Allain Moves On
But will Allain's departure also bring a change in direction?
By
Anne Thompson
October 14, 2016 3:18 pm
Next
Top of The Line Weekly
A weekly digest that captures the best of our Top of the Line coverage.
Email address to subscribe to newsletter.
Subscribe
By subscribing, I agree to the
Terms of Use
and
Privacy Policy
.
Must Read
News
The 2023 Writers Strike Explained: How We Got Here — and What to Expect
Features
‘Dune: Part Two’ Teaser: Timothée Chalamet Reigns Supreme in Sequel’s First Footage
Features
‘You Can Roll a Turd in Glitter’: Will Poulter and Chukwudi Iwuji Became Marvel Villains in the Makeup Chair
ad