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Los Angeles Festival of Movies Announces Inaugural Edition

The new film festival, co-presented by MUBI and Mezzanine, will feature a diverse lineup of independent films and artist talks from April 4-7.

  • The Los Angeles Festival of Movies will open with 'I Saw the TV Glow' and close with the world premiere of 'Rap World'.
  • Screenings to take place at newly opened venues across Los Angeles, including Vidiots in Eagle Rock and 2220 Arts + Archives in Historic Filipinotown.
  • The festival lineup includes 12 titles, one world premiere, three 4K restorations, and a curated short film program.
  • Featured artist talk to include musician and visual artist Kim Gordon and writer Rachel Kushner discussing Los Angeles and cinema.
  • Festival aims to redefine Los Angeles as a destination for independent film, filling a gap left by the closure of the L.A. Independent Film Festival in 2018.
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