The LA International Art Film Fest was established to showcase and support arthouse cinema, featuring annual film screenings in LA and seasonal IMDb qualifying competitions to promote and acknowledge arthouse films globally. This festival is committed to the world of arthouse films, offering seasonal competitions and annual screenings in Hollywood at the Marilyn Monroe Theatre of the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. It was launched by a group of programmers, agents,

Following a global pandemic, six children find themselves abandoned on a mysterious island. Their survival struggle is overshadowed by personal desires for each other and for power. Delfine Paolini is a writer and filmmaker based in New York. In her youth, Delfine was a talented athlete, selected for the U-18 Olympic soccer team, with plans to play professionally until a knee injury ended her career. Delfine's interest in visual arts began during her teenage years, when she b

A Picturesque Lake Community is Disrupted by Mysterious Events. A woman finds herself alone and marked by an unsettling incident after a night at the lake with friends. At the same time, a troubled police officer begins to lose his grip. Chaos descends on a quiet mountain town when something horrifying contaminates their water supply. The Otherkind is an arthouse psychological thriller, shot in California. Winner of The Sin City Horror Blood, Sweat & Fears Award. Winner of Be

Ed was once a prominent figure in Cracow’s club scene. After losing his sight, his life descended into darkness, illuminated only by the LED light of an AI voice assistant with which Ed frequently converses. The AI provides constant companionship, offering help, advice, and commentary during the most dramatic moments of his life. Their interactions reveal unsettling visions of a future where humans and machines coexist. The film is directed by Xawery Deskur. He graduated from

"The Dinner Ghost" is an acclaimed student film and animation project that has garnered significant recognition, including an award at the prestigious LA International Art Film Fest. This film stands out not only for its engaging narrative but also for its unique blend of humor and heartfelt moments. The story revolves around Sam, a young woman grappling with anxiety and the complexities of her identity as a lesbian. On the night she has chosen to propose to her girlfriend, s

During World War II, a young Iris is sent to the countryside to live with her sister and uncle. As she adjusts to this new environment, she discovers a secret affair between her sister and a land girl. Still traumatized and terrified after witnessing the bombing of her street, she misunderstands the situation and views the land girl as a monstrous danger to herself and her sister. This distorted view leads Iris to commit a catastrophic act, unknowingly sealing a tragic outcom

"The Ashes of a Dream" is an award-winning feature film project that delves deep into the complexities of familial relationships and the haunting echoes of the past. The narrative centers around Randy Lupo, a man who returns to his hometown of Staten Island after years away, only to find his mother slowly fading into the quiet of old age. This poignant reunion is marked by a sense of urgency as she implores Randy to confront the wrongs she believes have been done to her—wrong

"Breath with me slowly" is an award-winning music video of the latest seasonal competition of LA International Art Film Fest. Rubi Ate The Fig presents Breathe With Me Slowly, a captivating blend of desert rock crafted in shadows and starlight. This music doesn't just play—it gradually permeates your senses, starting quietly and then becoming irresistible, drawing you in with each measure. It evokes the sound of sand shifting under moonlight, secrets shared across firelit nig

The LA International Art Film Fest was founded to highlight and support arthouse cinema. This festival is dedicated to the realm of arthouse films and features seasonal competitions alongside annual film screenings in Hollywood at the Marilyn Monroe Theatre of the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. It was initiated by a team of programmers, agents, directors, producers, and writers from the US, France, Spain, Canada, and Mexico. Delve into the rich history and distinct

The term "arthouse," when applied to the filmmaking world, is a fairly loose one that encompasses a wide range of styles, themes, and narrative techniques. However, if we consider it as a distinct genre, it undeniably stands out as one of the most intriguing and multifaceted genres in cinema, boasting a plethora of unique films that qualify as arthouse in nature, making it difficult to even begin to count them all. Broadly speaking, an arthouse film is characterized by its wi

A perfect distillation of Wong Kar-wai’s style coupled with a simple and even achingly relatable story about romance and the need to connect, In the Mood for Love lives up to its lofty reputation in the realm of cinematic masterpieces. This film intricately weaves the tale of two individuals, Mr. Chow and Su Li-zhen, who discover that their respective spouses are engaged in an affair. This shocking revelation serves as the catalyst for their complex emotional journey, as the

Yorgos Lanthimos' film catalogue is finally reaching the eye-line of the masses, with Oscar-winning hits like  The Favourite  and more recently  Poor Things .  But some of his earlier work is just as delightfully weird and suffocatingly strange – most notably his classic film  The Lobster.  Starring the talented Colin Farrell in the role of 'David', the film is set in a near-future dystopian society that presents a chilling and absurd take on love and relationships. In this b

This is the story of a girl born in a village of workers at a mining camp. After her mother's unexplained disappearance, she must cope with the series of losses life presents her. When mining ends in the area, the village becomes a ghost town. With nowhere else to go, she and her loyal dog remain the only inhabitants. Just when loneliness seems overwhelming, a dam burst devastates the village. Mud engulfs everything. Having lost all she knew, Kaylane is determined to survive

Following a global pandemic, six children find themselves abandoned on a mysterious island. Their fight for survival is overshadowed by personal desires for one another and for power. Delfine Paolini is a writer and filmmaker based in New York. Once a skilled athlete, Delfine was chosen for the U-18 Olympic soccer team and had plans to play professionally until a knee injury ended her career. Delfine's passion for visual arts started during her teenage years in the New York p

Aya, a celestial entity dispatched to Earth, has been silently observed by six divine guardians who have guided her through various forms—family, friends, trees, and the wind. As she approaches the brink of her awakening, the guides are in a quandary: Should they reveal themselves or allow her journey to progress without their interference? One significant dawn by the river, the barrier between them dissolves. The divine manifest in their full, impressive forms, attempting to