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NewFilmmakers Los Angeles

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) is a non-profit organization designed to showcase innovative works by emerging filmmakers from around the world.

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🎬 Stories that challenge perspectives—and redefine what’s possible.

Join us May 16th for NFMLA’s Monthly Film Festival, a powerful day of programming spotlighting disability stories and talent both in front of and behind the camera. ✨

The day opens with MiFilm x NFMLA | Seen in Full: Disabilities in Focus, presented in partnership with @minoritiesinfilm, celebrating emerging filmmakers with disabilities.

InFocus: Disabilities follows, showcasing a wide range of storytelling that centers authentic, lived experiences.

The evening concludes with May Shorts, a bold collection of dark comedy, drama, and absurdism exploring complex human experiences.

✨ A full day of films that push boundaries, spark conversation, and elevate new voices.

📅 Mark your calendars – May 16, 2026 02:30pm PDT - 10:00pm PDT

Program #1 – MiFilm x NFMLA | Seen in Full: Disabilities in Focus
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM – Pre-Reception
3:00 PM – 4:45 PM – Program
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM – Audience Q&A

Program #2 – InFocus: Disability
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Pre-Reception
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Program
7:00 PM – 7:15 PM – Audience Q&A

Program #3 – May Shorts
7:15 PM – 7:45 PM – Pre-Reception
7:45 PM – 9:45 PM – Program
9:45 PM – 10:00 PM – Audience Q&A

🎟️ Learn more about our festivals and other programs at https://www.newfilmmakersla.com


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🚨 More exciting news to announce 🚨!

We want to thank our entire community and @usatoday / @10best for voting NFMLA as the #4 Best Film Festivals in the US for 2026. We are so grateful for and appreciate our filmmakers, attendees, sponsors, and partners! 🤗

Congratulations to our fellow festivals that made the list: @miamifilm, @slofilmfest, @outonfilm, @salute_shorts, @nevermorefilmfestival, @atlantafilmfestival, @filmpgh, @chifilmfest, @heartlandfilm. A special thanks to the USA Today experts who nominated us, including @bgwithrow, @woolyknickers, @serrini, @marlacimini, and more

🔗 See the full list of festivals and experts here https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-film-festival/


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🚨 More exciting news to announce 🚨!

We want to thank our entire community and @usatoday / @10best for voting NFMLA as the #4 Best Film Festivals in the US for 2026. We are so grateful for and appreciate our filmmakers, attendees, sponsors, and partners! 🤗

Congratulations to our fellow festivals that made the list: @miamifilm, @slofilmfest, @outonfilm, @salute_shorts, @nevermorefilmfestival, @atlantafilmfestival, @filmpgh, @chifilmfest, @heartlandfilm. A special thanks to the USA Today experts who nominated us, including @bgwithrow, @woolyknickers, @serrini, @marlacimini, and more

🔗 See the full list of festivals and experts here https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-film-festival/


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The @lacountyarts is partnering with @bloombergdotorg to launch the Bloomberg Arts Internship (BAI)! This opportunity connects rising public high school seniors with paid summer internships at arts and cultural organizations. In addition to paid summer internships, LA County BAI provides intensive college-readiness preparation and professional development. 🎉

@nfmla is proud to serve as the Regional Hub for BAI in LA County SPA 4, also known as Metro LA which serves the communities of Boyle Heights, Central City, Downtown LA, Echo Park, El Sereno, Hollywood, Mid-City Wilshire, Monterey Hills, Mount Washington, Silverlake, West Hollywood, and Westlake. 🎯

Share the information and encourage an LA County based rising public high school senior to apply now: https://www.lacountyarts.org/BAI-students


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The @lacountyarts is partnering with @bloombergdotorg to launch the Bloomberg Arts Internship (BAI)! This opportunity connects rising public high school seniors with paid summer internships at arts and cultural organizations. In addition to paid summer internships, LA County BAI provides intensive college-readiness preparation and professional development. 🎉

@nfmla is proud to serve as the Regional Hub for BAI in LA County SPA 4, also known as Metro LA which serves the communities of Boyle Heights, Central City, Downtown LA, Echo Park, El Sereno, Hollywood, Mid-City Wilshire, Monterey Hills, Mount Washington, Silverlake, West Hollywood, and Westlake. 🎯

Share the information and encourage an LA County based rising public high school senior to apply now: https://www.lacountyarts.org/BAI-students


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Amazing alumni news!Some of our alumni will screen their films at the Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at @americanpavilion, presenting in partnership with @indiewire, sponsored by @goldhouseco.

• "QUEERBAIT" Directed and Written by Nate Gualtieri @nategualtieri
• "ZARI" Directed, Written and Co-Produced by Shruti Parekh @shrutiparekh
• "LAWYERED UP" Directed, Written and Co-Produced by Tatiana Blackington James @tatiana_b_james

Congratulations to all the filmmakers and to our alumni! 🙌

🔗 Read the full article by @christianblakezilko: https://www.indiewire.com/news/events/american-pavilion-cannes-emerging-filmmaker-showcase-lineup-1235191175/


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Amazing alumni news!Some of our alumni will screen their films at the Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at @americanpavilion, presenting in partnership with @indiewire, sponsored by @goldhouseco.

• "QUEERBAIT" Directed and Written by Nate Gualtieri @nategualtieri
• "ZARI" Directed, Written and Co-Produced by Shruti Parekh @shrutiparekh
• "LAWYERED UP" Directed, Written and Co-Produced by Tatiana Blackington James @tatiana_b_james

Congratulations to all the filmmakers and to our alumni! 🙌

🔗 Read the full article by @christianblakezilko: https://www.indiewire.com/news/events/american-pavilion-cannes-emerging-filmmaker-showcase-lineup-1235191175/


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Amazing alumni news!Some of our alumni will screen their films at the Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at @americanpavilion, presenting in partnership with @indiewire, sponsored by @goldhouseco.

• "QUEERBAIT" Directed and Written by Nate Gualtieri @nategualtieri
• "ZARI" Directed, Written and Co-Produced by Shruti Parekh @shrutiparekh
• "LAWYERED UP" Directed, Written and Co-Produced by Tatiana Blackington James @tatiana_b_james

Congratulations to all the filmmakers and to our alumni! 🙌

🔗 Read the full article by @christianblakezilko: https://www.indiewire.com/news/events/american-pavilion-cannes-emerging-filmmaker-showcase-lineup-1235191175/


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1 days ago


Amazing alumni news!Some of our alumni will screen their films at the Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at @americanpavilion, presenting in partnership with @indiewire, sponsored by @goldhouseco.

• "QUEERBAIT" Directed and Written by Nate Gualtieri @nategualtieri
• "ZARI" Directed, Written and Co-Produced by Shruti Parekh @shrutiparekh
• "LAWYERED UP" Directed, Written and Co-Produced by Tatiana Blackington James @tatiana_b_james

Congratulations to all the filmmakers and to our alumni! 🙌

🔗 Read the full article by @christianblakezilko: https://www.indiewire.com/news/events/american-pavilion-cannes-emerging-filmmaker-showcase-lineup-1235191175/


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Calling all writer-directors with a passion for romance, comedy, and unforgettable chemistry 🎬✨

LOVE & LAUGHS, a new short film initiative from @universalpictures, @blackmaledproductions, and @Tribeca, is now open for submissions! Inspired by Malcolm D. Lee’s vision to champion stories rooted in humor, wit, optimism, and love, up to 3 filmmakers will each receive a $50K production grant to bring their short film scripts to life.

Selected filmmakers will also receive creative mentorship and production support, with opportunities for further development consideration from Universal and Blackmaled Productions.

#NFMLA #LoveAndLaughs #Filmmakers #ShortFilm #Tribeca #UniversalPictures #MalcolmDLee


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A HUGE THANK YOU to our friends @moviemakermag for this article in their Spring 2026 issue, showcasing 8 NFMLA alumni whose projects played in this year's @sundanceorg Sundance Film Festival. 🤩

• Joyce Liu-Countryman @joyceliucountryman
• Louise Barretto @louielouie16
• Mireia Vilanova @mireia.vilanova
• William D. Caballero @williamdcaballero
• Elaine Del Valle @elainedelvalledirector
• Daniel Croix @daniel.croix
• Alexandra Kern @alexandrakern
• Gabriela Ortega @bygabrielaortega

Find this issue at your local newsstand, bookstore or wherever magazines are sold! You can also your issue now at https://www.moviemaker.com/ !⭐


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💥 Some places aren’t where you belong… no matter how long you stay.

Bomb is part of the lineup for NFMLA’s May Monthly Film Festival, featured in the InFocus: Disabilities program. 🎬✨

Synopsis: This heartfelt comedy brings together the real life struggles of young people being forced into old age homes. Will Luca be able to convince her father to get her out of the senior’s home and back into the real world or will she be stuck with Ruth for life?

Bomb

✍️🎥 Writer & Director: @busstopfilms

🎥 Producers: @busstopfilms

🎟️ Learn more: https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/events/


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2 days ago

💥 Some places aren’t where you belong… no matter how long you stay.

Bomb is part of the lineup for NFMLA’s May Monthly Film Festival, featured in the InFocus: Disabilities program. 🎬✨

Synopsis: This heartfelt comedy brings together the real life struggles of young people being forced into old age homes. Will Luca be able to convince her father to get her out of the senior’s home and back into the real world or will she be stuck with Ruth for life?

Bomb

✍️🎥 Writer & Director: @busstopfilms

🎥 Producers: @busstopfilms

🎟️ Learn more: https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/events/


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2 days ago

💥 Some places aren’t where you belong… no matter how long you stay.

Bomb is part of the lineup for NFMLA’s May Monthly Film Festival, featured in the InFocus: Disabilities program. 🎬✨

Synopsis: This heartfelt comedy brings together the real life struggles of young people being forced into old age homes. Will Luca be able to convince her father to get her out of the senior’s home and back into the real world or will she be stuck with Ruth for life?

Bomb

✍️🎥 Writer & Director: @busstopfilms

🎥 Producers: @busstopfilms

🎟️ Learn more: https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/events/


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2 days ago

💥 Some places aren’t where you belong… no matter how long you stay.

Bomb is part of the lineup for NFMLA’s May Monthly Film Festival, featured in the InFocus: Disabilities program. 🎬✨

Synopsis: This heartfelt comedy brings together the real life struggles of young people being forced into old age homes. Will Luca be able to convince her father to get her out of the senior’s home and back into the real world or will she be stuck with Ruth for life?

Bomb

✍️🎥 Writer & Director: @busstopfilms

🎥 Producers: @busstopfilms

🎟️ Learn more: https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/events/


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2 days ago


🧩 Some truths are harder to recognize when they’re your own.

Disabled AF is part of the lineup for NFMLA’s May Monthly Film Festival, featured in the MiFilm x NFMLA | Seen in Full: Disabilities in Focus program. 🎬✨

Synopsis: Jess is a girl who always considered herself an ally because literally, her best friends are disabled. As those friends, Imani and Marsha, help Jess pack to be closer to a questionable new job, she finds herself moving away from her friends physically and ideologically when faced with acknowledging her own disability.

Disabled AF

🎥 Co-Directors: @cashmerejasmine @dawsonrj

✍️ Co-Writers:
@ophira.c (Ophira Calof)
@justaskabaska (Ariel Baska)
@cashmerejasmine (Cashmere Jasmine)

🎥 Producers:
@justaskabaska
@kiahamara
itybitybuffy

🎬 Crew:
@theresa.soares
@thriftweasel
@jake_glaviano
@olivia_prado_
@benjamin_shearn
jessica_mikayla10
@marshaellemusic

🎟️ Learn more: https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/events/


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🧩 Some truths are harder to recognize when they’re your own.

Disabled AF is part of the lineup for NFMLA’s May Monthly Film Festival, featured in the MiFilm x NFMLA | Seen in Full: Disabilities in Focus program. 🎬✨

Synopsis: Jess is a girl who always considered herself an ally because literally, her best friends are disabled. As those friends, Imani and Marsha, help Jess pack to be closer to a questionable new job, she finds herself moving away from her friends physically and ideologically when faced with acknowledging her own disability.

Disabled AF

🎥 Co-Directors: @cashmerejasmine @dawsonrj

✍️ Co-Writers:
@ophira.c (Ophira Calof)
@justaskabaska (Ariel Baska)
@cashmerejasmine (Cashmere Jasmine)

🎥 Producers:
@justaskabaska
@kiahamara
itybitybuffy

🎬 Crew:
@theresa.soares
@thriftweasel
@jake_glaviano
@olivia_prado_
@benjamin_shearn
jessica_mikayla10
@marshaellemusic

🎟️ Learn more: https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/events/


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3 days ago

🧩 Some truths are harder to recognize when they’re your own.

Disabled AF is part of the lineup for NFMLA’s May Monthly Film Festival, featured in the MiFilm x NFMLA | Seen in Full: Disabilities in Focus program. 🎬✨

Synopsis: Jess is a girl who always considered herself an ally because literally, her best friends are disabled. As those friends, Imani and Marsha, help Jess pack to be closer to a questionable new job, she finds herself moving away from her friends physically and ideologically when faced with acknowledging her own disability.

Disabled AF

🎥 Co-Directors: @cashmerejasmine @dawsonrj

✍️ Co-Writers:
@ophira.c (Ophira Calof)
@justaskabaska (Ariel Baska)
@cashmerejasmine (Cashmere Jasmine)

🎥 Producers:
@justaskabaska
@kiahamara
itybitybuffy

🎬 Crew:
@theresa.soares
@thriftweasel
@jake_glaviano
@olivia_prado_
@benjamin_shearn
jessica_mikayla10
@marshaellemusic

🎟️ Learn more: https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/events/


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3 days ago

🧩 Some truths are harder to recognize when they’re your own.

Disabled AF is part of the lineup for NFMLA’s May Monthly Film Festival, featured in the MiFilm x NFMLA | Seen in Full: Disabilities in Focus program. 🎬✨

Synopsis: Jess is a girl who always considered herself an ally because literally, her best friends are disabled. As those friends, Imani and Marsha, help Jess pack to be closer to a questionable new job, she finds herself moving away from her friends physically and ideologically when faced with acknowledging her own disability.

Disabled AF

🎥 Co-Directors: @cashmerejasmine @dawsonrj

✍️ Co-Writers:
@ophira.c (Ophira Calof)
@justaskabaska (Ariel Baska)
@cashmerejasmine (Cashmere Jasmine)

🎥 Producers:
@justaskabaska
@kiahamara
itybitybuffy

🎬 Crew:
@theresa.soares
@thriftweasel
@jake_glaviano
@olivia_prado_
@benjamin_shearn
jessica_mikayla10
@marshaellemusic

🎟️ Learn more: https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/events/


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3 days ago

🧭 Some systems are built on assumptions… and survival.

Forward Thinking is part of the lineup for NFMLA’s May Monthly Film Festival, featured in the MiFilm x NFMLA | Seen in Full: Disabilities in Focus program. 🎬✨

Synopsis: A Black man seeks trademark assistance from the Triple K Law Office to prepare for his inevitable encounter with the police.

Forward Thinking

🎥 Co-Directors: @abbioantonio @abbioabby

✍️ Writer: @jeremyhsing

🎥 Producers:
@abbiofilm
@abbioantonio
@abbioabby
@jeremyhsing
@unsettlingstench
@kingchip

🎟️ Learn more: https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/events/


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4 days ago

🧭 Some systems are built on assumptions… and survival.

Forward Thinking is part of the lineup for NFMLA’s May Monthly Film Festival, featured in the MiFilm x NFMLA | Seen in Full: Disabilities in Focus program. 🎬✨

Synopsis: A Black man seeks trademark assistance from the Triple K Law Office to prepare for his inevitable encounter with the police.

Forward Thinking

🎥 Co-Directors: @abbioantonio @abbioabby

✍️ Writer: @jeremyhsing

🎥 Producers:
@abbiofilm
@abbioantonio
@abbioabby
@jeremyhsing
@unsettlingstench
@kingchip

🎟️ Learn more: https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/events/


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4 days ago


🧭 Some systems are built on assumptions… and survival.

Forward Thinking is part of the lineup for NFMLA’s May Monthly Film Festival, featured in the MiFilm x NFMLA | Seen in Full: Disabilities in Focus program. 🎬✨

Synopsis: A Black man seeks trademark assistance from the Triple K Law Office to prepare for his inevitable encounter with the police.

Forward Thinking

🎥 Co-Directors: @abbioantonio @abbioabby

✍️ Writer: @jeremyhsing

🎥 Producers:
@abbiofilm
@abbioantonio
@abbioabby
@jeremyhsing
@unsettlingstench
@kingchip

🎟️ Learn more: https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/events/


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4 days ago

🧭 Some systems are built on assumptions… and survival.

Forward Thinking is part of the lineup for NFMLA’s May Monthly Film Festival, featured in the MiFilm x NFMLA | Seen in Full: Disabilities in Focus program. 🎬✨

Synopsis: A Black man seeks trademark assistance from the Triple K Law Office to prepare for his inevitable encounter with the police.

Forward Thinking

🎥 Co-Directors: @abbioantonio @abbioabby

✍️ Writer: @jeremyhsing

🎥 Producers:
@abbiofilm
@abbioantonio
@abbioabby
@jeremyhsing
@unsettlingstench
@kingchip

🎟️ Learn more: https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/events/


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4 days ago

🌴 Some rules are made to be broken… until the consequences catch up.

Hooky is part of the lineup for NFMLA’s May Monthly Film Festival, featured in the InFocus: Disabilities program. 🎬✨

Synopsis: ‘Goody two shoes’ high school freshman, Nora, agrees to play ‘hooky’ with her rebellious friend, Renee. Their day of skipping school in Miami in 1995 tests their friendship as they navigate through a series of back-to-back calamities. Nora’s struggle with being a second generation Haitian trying to assimilate to American culture hits new heights when she is at risk of her grandparents catching her skipping school. If the girls get caught - Nora’s personal life is over.

Hooky

✍️🎥 Writer & Director: @PrincessUsanga

🎥 Producers:
@SamBrave
@SchollCreative
@TimothyMarkDavis
@CrushedLeather
@MarcLandis
@RexKat
@PrincessUsanga

🎬Cast:
Sofia Colon @fiamaxxine
Michaelle Blaise @michaelleiii
Surzelle Bertrand
Georges Vilson
Linda Charles

🎟️ Learn more: https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/events/


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5 days ago

🌴 Some rules are made to be broken… until the consequences catch up.

Hooky is part of the lineup for NFMLA’s May Monthly Film Festival, featured in the InFocus: Disabilities program. 🎬✨

Synopsis: ‘Goody two shoes’ high school freshman, Nora, agrees to play ‘hooky’ with her rebellious friend, Renee. Their day of skipping school in Miami in 1995 tests their friendship as they navigate through a series of back-to-back calamities. Nora’s struggle with being a second generation Haitian trying to assimilate to American culture hits new heights when she is at risk of her grandparents catching her skipping school. If the girls get caught - Nora’s personal life is over.

Hooky

✍️🎥 Writer & Director: @PrincessUsanga

🎥 Producers:
@SamBrave
@SchollCreative
@TimothyMarkDavis
@CrushedLeather
@MarcLandis
@RexKat
@PrincessUsanga

🎬Cast:
Sofia Colon @fiamaxxine
Michaelle Blaise @michaelleiii
Surzelle Bertrand
Georges Vilson
Linda Charles

🎟️ Learn more: https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/events/


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4
5 days ago

🌴 Some rules are made to be broken… until the consequences catch up.

Hooky is part of the lineup for NFMLA’s May Monthly Film Festival, featured in the InFocus: Disabilities program. 🎬✨

Synopsis: ‘Goody two shoes’ high school freshman, Nora, agrees to play ‘hooky’ with her rebellious friend, Renee. Their day of skipping school in Miami in 1995 tests their friendship as they navigate through a series of back-to-back calamities. Nora’s struggle with being a second generation Haitian trying to assimilate to American culture hits new heights when she is at risk of her grandparents catching her skipping school. If the girls get caught - Nora’s personal life is over.

Hooky

✍️🎥 Writer & Director: @PrincessUsanga

🎥 Producers:
@SamBrave
@SchollCreative
@TimothyMarkDavis
@CrushedLeather
@MarcLandis
@RexKat
@PrincessUsanga

🎬Cast:
Sofia Colon @fiamaxxine
Michaelle Blaise @michaelleiii
Surzelle Bertrand
Georges Vilson
Linda Charles

🎟️ Learn more: https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/events/


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4
5 days ago

🌴 Some rules are made to be broken… until the consequences catch up.

Hooky is part of the lineup for NFMLA’s May Monthly Film Festival, featured in the InFocus: Disabilities program. 🎬✨

Synopsis: ‘Goody two shoes’ high school freshman, Nora, agrees to play ‘hooky’ with her rebellious friend, Renee. Their day of skipping school in Miami in 1995 tests their friendship as they navigate through a series of back-to-back calamities. Nora’s struggle with being a second generation Haitian trying to assimilate to American culture hits new heights when she is at risk of her grandparents catching her skipping school. If the girls get caught - Nora’s personal life is over.

Hooky

✍️🎥 Writer & Director: @PrincessUsanga

🎥 Producers:
@SamBrave
@SchollCreative
@TimothyMarkDavis
@CrushedLeather
@MarcLandis
@RexKat
@PrincessUsanga

🎬Cast:
Sofia Colon @fiamaxxine
Michaelle Blaise @michaelleiii
Surzelle Bertrand
Georges Vilson
Linda Charles

🎟️ Learn more: https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/events/


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5 days ago

We are excited to announce that NFMLA will mark our first year attending and being an official partner of the 2026 @festivaldecannes in France! ☀️ We'll be a part of California Day with @americanpavilion, @filmcalifornia, and @indiewire! A HUGE thank you for this opportunity for us to build bridges and connections in the international filmmaking community.

We look forward to joining partners such as @marinadelrey_ca, @filmsantamonica, @chulavistaec and @flicsca. We'll be in France from May 12 to 19, 2026, where we'll host mixers, panels, activations, support attending alumni filmmakers, and more. If you would like to join us during Cannes or wish to share information about your objectives at the festival, please fill out our form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdT8zJ5FFMQG5qThRGP_2283b5EoPJ5HkAvYl9meLTK566Ryg/viewform

We hope to see you at Cannes! 😉 A special thank you to IndieWire and Christian Zilko for the coverage!

🔗 Read more at:https://www.indiewire.com/news/events/american-pavilion-california-day-cannes-2026-1235190295/


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6 days ago

We are excited to announce that NFMLA will mark our first year attending and being an official partner of the 2026 @festivaldecannes in France! ☀️ We'll be a part of California Day with @americanpavilion, @filmcalifornia, and @indiewire! A HUGE thank you for this opportunity for us to build bridges and connections in the international filmmaking community.

We look forward to joining partners such as @marinadelrey_ca, @filmsantamonica, @chulavistaec and @flicsca. We'll be in France from May 12 to 19, 2026, where we'll host mixers, panels, activations, support attending alumni filmmakers, and more. If you would like to join us during Cannes or wish to share information about your objectives at the festival, please fill out our form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdT8zJ5FFMQG5qThRGP_2283b5EoPJ5HkAvYl9meLTK566Ryg/viewform

We hope to see you at Cannes! 😉 A special thank you to IndieWire and Christian Zilko for the coverage!

🔗 Read more at:https://www.indiewire.com/news/events/american-pavilion-california-day-cannes-2026-1235190295/


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13
6 days ago

We are excited to announce that NFMLA will mark our first year attending and being an official partner of the 2026 @festivaldecannes in France! ☀️ We'll be a part of California Day with @americanpavilion, @filmcalifornia, and @indiewire! A HUGE thank you for this opportunity for us to build bridges and connections in the international filmmaking community.

We look forward to joining partners such as @marinadelrey_ca, @filmsantamonica, @chulavistaec and @flicsca. We'll be in France from May 12 to 19, 2026, where we'll host mixers, panels, activations, support attending alumni filmmakers, and more. If you would like to join us during Cannes or wish to share information about your objectives at the festival, please fill out our form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdT8zJ5FFMQG5qThRGP_2283b5EoPJ5HkAvYl9meLTK566Ryg/viewform

We hope to see you at Cannes! 😉 A special thank you to IndieWire and Christian Zilko for the coverage!

🔗 Read more at:https://www.indiewire.com/news/events/american-pavilion-california-day-cannes-2026-1235190295/


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6 days ago

🛒 Some everyday moments hold the biggest meaning.

Little Fin is part of the lineup for NFMLA’s May Monthly Film Festival, featured in the MiFilm x NFMLA | Seen in Full: Disabilities in Focus program. 🎬✨

Gentle, observant, and full of heart, the film captures the beauty found in ordinary experiences and the quiet strength within them.

✨ Sometimes the smallest moments say the most.

Synopsis: A young girl with a disability goes grocery shopping with her mom.

Little Fin

✍️🎥 Writer, Director, & Producer: @chrissymarshall_

🎟️ Learn more: https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/events/


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6 days ago

🛒 Some everyday moments hold the biggest meaning.

Little Fin is part of the lineup for NFMLA’s May Monthly Film Festival, featured in the MiFilm x NFMLA | Seen in Full: Disabilities in Focus program. 🎬✨

Gentle, observant, and full of heart, the film captures the beauty found in ordinary experiences and the quiet strength within them.

✨ Sometimes the smallest moments say the most.

Synopsis: A young girl with a disability goes grocery shopping with her mom.

Little Fin

✍️🎥 Writer, Director, & Producer: @chrissymarshall_

🎟️ Learn more: https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/events/


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1
6 days ago

🛒 Some everyday moments hold the biggest meaning.

Little Fin is part of the lineup for NFMLA’s May Monthly Film Festival, featured in the MiFilm x NFMLA | Seen in Full: Disabilities in Focus program. 🎬✨

Gentle, observant, and full of heart, the film captures the beauty found in ordinary experiences and the quiet strength within them.

✨ Sometimes the smallest moments say the most.

Synopsis: A young girl with a disability goes grocery shopping with her mom.

Little Fin

✍️🎥 Writer, Director, & Producer: @chrissymarshall_

🎟️ Learn more: https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/events/


19
1
6 days ago

🛒 Some everyday moments hold the biggest meaning.

Little Fin is part of the lineup for NFMLA’s May Monthly Film Festival, featured in the MiFilm x NFMLA | Seen in Full: Disabilities in Focus program. 🎬✨

Gentle, observant, and full of heart, the film captures the beauty found in ordinary experiences and the quiet strength within them.

✨ Sometimes the smallest moments say the most.

Synopsis: A young girl with a disability goes grocery shopping with her mom.

Little Fin

✍️🎥 Writer, Director, & Producer: @chrissymarshall_

🎟️ Learn more: https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/events/


19
1
6 days ago


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