submit films
Every winner receives a personal mentor —
because at LFFF, recognition is just the beginning.
MAIN AWARDS:
🏆 Los Feliz Award (festival Spirit award)
🏆 Best 60-Second Short Film (NEW)
🏆 Best Short Film
🏆 Best Drama Short Film
🏆 Best Comedy Short Film
🏆 Best Documentary Short Film
🏆 Best Genre Short Film (horror, sci-fi, fantasy, thriller, animation, experimental…)
🏆 Best Emerging Filmmaker (including Student films- discount fee)
SPECIAL AWARDS (jury discretion):
🏅 Best Director
🏅 Best Performance
🏅 Best Screenplay
🏅 Best Cinematography
🏅 Best Editing
🏅 Best Original Score / Music
Los Feliz Film Fest 2026 is NOW OPEN for submissions on FilmFreeway! Selected winners will have their films screened at the Skylight Theatre in Los Feliz, the heart of Los Angeles, on April 26, 2026.
October 1st, 2025
Opening Date
December 1st, 2025
Earlybird Deadline
March 1st, 2026
Regular Deadline
April 1st, 2026
Final Deadline
April 12, 2026
Notification Date
April 26, 2026
Event Date
live event
The winning films in the main categories will be screened at the live event, and the winners will be announced on our website.
The live event will take place on April 26, 2026, at Skylight Theatre Company in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Skylight Theatre Company, located in the heart of Los Feliz, is a premier venue dedicated to showcasing innovative storytelling and emerging talent. Known for its intimate setting and commitment to the arts, Skylight has been a hub for groundbreaking theater and film events. As the main screening venue for Los Feliz Film Fest, it provides the perfect backdrop to celebrate independent cinema in one of Los Angeles' most historic creative neighborhoods.
