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LA Shorts International Film Festival

Email: info@lashortsfest.com

Website: www.lashortsfest.com

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30TH LA SHORTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2026 LINEUP

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LOS ANGELES, CA — The LA Shorts International Film Festival—an OSCAR®, BAFTA, Canadian Screen Award, and Goya Award qualifying event—is proud to celebrate its landmark 30th edition running from July 30 through August 12, 2026 at Laemmle NoHo and Regal NoHo West.

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As one of the premier showcases for short-form cinema, LA Shorts will screen high-caliber works across a wide variety of genres, featuring stories from acclaimed global creators as well as emerging talent.

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The anniversary edition kicks off on Thursday, July 30 at Laemmle NoHo with a student showcase featuring two films starring Finn Affleck and a film by Beatrice Howard-Gabel, along with the directorial debut of Bigi Jackson, Joni. That evening, the Immaculate Heart Community sponsors an opening night documentary program featuring three compelling short films.

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"Reaching 30 years is an incredible milestone for our festival and the global short film community," said festival founder Robert Arentz. "This year's lineup reflects the extraordinary creativity, ambition, and diversity of short-form storytelling."

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Programming & Star-Studded Highlights:

• Academy Award® Winner Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once) stars in Sandiwara, an international comedy co-production from the USA & Malaysia.

• Featured Talent & Films (Week 2 at Regal NoHo West):

  • Scout LaRue Willis in Come Swim With Me

  • Titus Welliver in Cahoots

  • Gary Sinise in Gary

  • Richard Schiff in Ext. Cabin - Day

  • Laraine Newman in Dance with Me

  • Paul Rodriguez in Roxy & The Man

  • Rob Belushi in Is This Real?

  • Rhys Zemeckis (Director) presenting Nuns With Guns​

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In addition to film screenings, the festival will host industry panels, filmmaker Q&As, and networking events designed to connect creators with distributors, representatives, and industry leaders. The festival concludes with an invitation-only awards reception sponsored by the Immaculate Heart Community, honoring top cinematic achievements across competitive categories.

 

Event Highlights & Access:

• Industry Panels & Sessions:

  • Actors & Directors Exchange: Sponsored by SAG-AFTRA Federal Credit Union.

  • Pre-Production Legal / How Not to Shoot Yourself in the Foot: Featuring entertainment attorney Asa Pitt.

  • Launch Your Career with a Short Film: Featuring LA Media Consultants' Deborah Gilels.

• Media Assets & EPK: High-resolution logos, official festival graphics, and video clips are available for download at www.lashortsfest.com/press.

• Press Accreditation & Inquiries: Journalists seeking credentials, screener access, or interview requests should contact info@lashortsfest.com.

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For tickets, screening schedules, and full programming details, visit www.lashortsfest.com.

 

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