submit films

every winner
receives a mentor

A working filmmaker.
A focused conversation.
Guidance for your next step.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Opening: October 1, 2025

• Earlybird Deadline: December 1, 2025

• Regular Deadline: March 1, 2026

• Final Deadline: April 1, 2026

• Notification: April 12, 2026

• Live Event: April 26–27, 2026

Regular Deadline — March 1, 2026
Final Deadline — April 1, 2026

Live Event — April 26–27

CATEGORIES

🏆 Los Feliz Award

🏆 Best 60-Second Short Film

🏆 Best Short Film

🏆 Best Drama Short

🏆 Best Comedy Short

🏆 Best Documentary Short

🏆 Best Genre Short (horror, sci-fi, fantasy, animation, experimental…)

🏆 Best Emerging Filmmaker (including Student films- discount fee)

SPECIAL JURY HONORS

🏅 Best Director

🏅 Best Performance

🏅 Best Screenplay

🏅 Best Cinematography

🏅 Best Editing

🏅 Best Original Score / Music