30 upcoming film events
Monthly Film Festival | InFocus: International Animation
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 12:00 PM
South Park Center
NewFilmmakers LA presents its Monthly Film Festival with InFocus: International Animation, screening a curated program of international animated shorts and features at the South Park Center in Los Angeles.
Not Our Corona: Documentary Screening at LA Plaza
Thu, 10 Sept 2026 at 12:00 PM
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
Screening of Not Our Corona, a provocative short documentary about two Mexican activists infiltrating a prestigious European museum to rewrite history. Join a thoughtful LA Plaza evening to reflect on memory, power, and representation.
Monthly Film Festival | InFocus: Latin & Hispanic Cinema
Sat, 19 Sept 2026 at 12:00 PM
South Park Center
NewFilmmakers LA presents its Monthly Film Festival, spotlighting InFocus: Latin & Hispanic Cinema at South Park Center in Los Angeles. A curated program of contemporary Latinx features, documentaries and shorts with post-screening Q&As.
Unsane
Wed, 16 Sept 2026 at 1:00 PM
Lodge Room
Screening of the psychological thriller Unsane at Lodge Room LA, presented with CNTS. An intimate cinema night in a live venue setting, offering a tense, claustrophobic experience for film fans.
DocuSlate Documentary Film Festival Day 1
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 at 11:00 AM
South Park Center
Kick off DocuSlate: Documentary Film Festival Day 1 at South Park Center in Los Angeles, showcasing curated documentaries from emerging filmmakers, with post-screening Q&A and a buzzing festival atmosphere.
Monthly Film Festival | InFocus: Veteran Cinema
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at 12:00 PM
South Park Center
NewFilmmakers LA presents the Monthly Film Festival—InFocus: Veteran Cinema—at the South Park Center in Los Angeles. A curated night of veteran cinema, pairing indie features with filmmaker discussions in a stylish, urban venue.
Monthly Film Festival | InFocus: Indigenous Cinema
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 at 11:00 AM
South Park Center
NewFilmmakers LA hosts a Monthly Film Festival spotlighting Indigenous cinema with curated screenings at South Park Center in Los Angeles, presenting a slate of short and feature films for cinephiles.
DocuSlate Documentary Film Festival Day 2
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 at 11:00 AM
South Park Center
DocuSlate Day 2 at South Park Center showcases curated documentary screenings as part of NewFilmmakers LA’s festival, with filmmaker Q&As, diverse nonfiction work, and thoughtful cinema in downtown LA.
Monthly Film Festival: InFocus Middle Eastern & Arab Cinema
Sat, 12 Dec 2026 at 11:00 AM
South Park Center
NewFilmmakers LA presents its Monthly Film Festival: InFocus focusing on Middle Eastern & Arab Cinema, with curated screenings at South Park Center in Los Angeles.
Always Remember: On the Road
Tue, 23 Mar 2027 at 12:00 PM
Film Independent Theater
Free film screening at Film Independent Theater in Los Angeles on March 23, 2027 at 7 pm, part of the Always Remember series to raise Holocaust awareness through cinema. Returning after a successful inaugural year, the program offers thoughtful screenings that illuminate history and spark dialogue.
The Lickerish Quartet /Therese and Isabelle
Mon, 22 Mar 2027 at 11:30 AM
New Beverly Cinema
A double feature at New Beverly Cinema pairing The Lickerish Quartet and Therese and Isabelle, two provocative arthouse films. The program spotlights cult-era cinema in a retro indie venue, inviting cinephiles to savor bold storytelling on the big screen in Los Angeles.
Last Tango in Paris
Tue, 30 Mar 2027 at 12:30 PM
New Beverly Cinema
Screening of Bernardo Bertolucci's Last Tango in Paris at New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles. A provocative, award-winning art-house drama known for its landmark performances and controversial scenes. An intimate cinema experience celebrating a cult classic with subtitles.
The Hot Box /Terminal Island
Mon, 29 Mar 2027 at 11:30 AM
New Beverly Cinema
New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles presents a retro double feature pairing The Hot Box with Terminal Island. This classic screening spotlights two cult-favorite films back-to-back, offering cinema fans a chance to savor mid-century genre flair in a cozy indie venue.
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul on 35mm
Mon, 29 Mar 2027 at 9:15 AM
Vidiots
Classic Fassbinder drama Ali: Fear Eats the Soul shown on 35mm at Vidiots in Los Angeles. Part of a 35mm film series celebrating archival prints; a rare opportunity to savor the textures of the original cinematography.
Always Remember: Inked: Our Stories Remarked
Wed, 31 Mar 2027
Film Independent Theater
Always Remember is a free film series at Film Independent Theater in Los Angeles, designed to raise Holocaust awareness through cinema. Returning for another year, the program features screenings that illuminate survivor stories and history, followed by discussions that foster remembrance and dialogue.
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Sun, 28 Mar 2027 at 6:00 AM
Vidiots
Screening of The Muppets Take Manhattan at Vidiots in Los Angeles as part of the Films for Everyone series. A beloved family-friendly classic with the Muppets delivering humor and heart in a cozy indie-cinema setting. Showtimes: 1:00 pm.
Always Remember: The Most Precious of Cargoes
Wed, 31 Mar 2027
Film Independent Theater
Free screening series at the Film Independent Theater in Los Angeles, designed to raise Holocaust awareness through curated cinema. Returning after a successful inaugural year, the program invites audiences to engage with powerful films about history, memory, and resilience.
Salaam Bombay!
Sun, 28 Mar 2027 at 9:00 AM
Vidiots
Screening of Salaam Bombay!, the 1988 Mira Nair drama, at Vidiots as part of the Eagle series. Showtimes listed for 4:00 pm; a piercing, intimate portrait of street-life in Mumbai that helped elevate Indian cinema on the world stage.
To Sleep With Anger
Mon, 29 Mar 2027 at 12:00 PM
Hammer Museum
Screening of the 1990 drama To Sleep With Anger at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. A landmark film by Charles Burnett, presented in a museum cinema setting for an engaging, intellectual evening of classic cinema.
The Depraved /Campus Swingers
Tue, 23 Mar 2027 at 12:30 PM
New Beverly Cinema
Two vintage titles screen at New Beverly Cinema in LA: The Depraved and Campus Swingers. A retro double-feature night in a beloved revival house, delivering grindhouse thrills and nostalgic cinema vibes.
Pillion
Sat, 27 Mar 2027 at 9:30 AM
Vidiots
Pillion screens at Vidiots as part of the MUBI Microcinema series in Los Angeles. Multiple showtimes (4:30 pm, 7:15 pm, 10:00 pm) invite film lovers to a curated cinematic experience.
Thank You for Smoking on 35mm
Sun, 28 Mar 2027 at 12:00 PM
Vidiots
Experience Thank You for Smoking in a rare 35mm screening at Vidiots. This film-series event features special guests in attendance, inviting cinema lovers to enjoy the satire on analog film in an intimate LA venue. A nostalgic, discussion-friendly night that celebrates classic indie cinema.
Silent Partners’ Picture Show
Sun, 7 Mar 2027
The Elysian Theater
Experience Silent Partners’ Picture Show at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles—a cinematic screening night in a historic venue, spotlighting classic cinema with a distinctive silent-era vibe.
The Changeover System: A Projection
Sat, 27 Mar 2027
REDCAT
Screening of The Changeover System: A Projection at REDCAT, presenting works by Gibson, Recoder, and Garet. An intimate experimental film night in Los Angeles that explores projection, form, and collaboration in a contemporary art context.
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
Sun, 28 Mar 2027 at 3:00 PM
Vidiots
Screening of Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie at Vidiots in Los Angeles as part of the MUBI Microcinema 'Additional Shows' series. A quirky, indie mockumentary-style film that fans of the cult web series will relish in a cozy cinema setting.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Mon, 29 Mar 2027 at 5:30 AM
Vidiots
Screening of the beloved magical musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as part of the Films for Everyone series at Vidiots in Los Angeles on March 29, 2027 at 12:30 PM. A family-friendly classic filled with whimsy, car-chases, and catchy songs, offering a nostalgic cinema experience in a cozy, independent venue.
Spring Breakers
Sun, 28 Mar 2027 at 2:45 PM
Vidiots
Late-evening screening of the 2012 film Spring Breakers at Vidiots in Los Angeles, part of the In the Eagle Staff Picks series. Showtimes at 9:45 pm; a stylish, provocative crime-drama highlighted by Vidiots' curated cinema program.
Somersault
Sun, 28 Mar 2027 at 9:30 AM
Vidiots
Screening of Somersault at Vidiots in Los Angeles as part of the MUBI Microcinema series; two showtimes, 4:30 pm and 4:45 pm, in the 'Additional Shows' series, highlighting independent cinema in a classic LA venue.
Beaches
Mon, 29 Mar 2027 at 12:00 PM
Vidiots
Screening of the 1988 romance Beaches at Vidiots in Los Angeles. Part of the Eagle series, with showtime at 7:00 pm, inviting classic-film fans to a nostalgic night of sun-soaked drama.
Titmouse Presents: 5 Second Day… Night!!!
Fri, 26 Mar 2027 at 12:00 PM
Vidiots
Titmouse presents a night of film screenings at Vidiots in Los Angeles, continuing the In the Eagle series. Showtimes are 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm for 5 Second Day… Night!!!, a casual, social cinema event in a beloved indie venue.