LA Art Film Fest is an IMDb qualifying seasonal competition and an annual screening event that takes place with live screenings in the vibrant heart of Hollywood, specifically at the iconic Marilyn Monroe Theatre of the esteemed Lee Strasberg Institute.

Every year, the nominees and winners of the festival are showcased through a series of live events held in the theatre, allowing audiences to experience the films in an immersive setting. Additionally, to reach a broader audience and adapt to modern viewing habits, the festival also streams screenings online through the LA Art Film Institute's digital platform.

This dual approach ensures that art films, which often struggle to find a mainstream audience, receive the recognition and appreciation they deserve from film enthusiasts around the globe. The fest is dedicated to the discovery, promotion, and screening of art films spanning all genres, styles, and cultural backgrounds from every corner of the world. The competition not only awards but also recognizes film projects and artists who are innovatively pushing the boundaries of storytelling across a diverse array of genres, including drama, documentary, animation, experimental, and more. This inclusivity fosters a rich tapestry of artistic expression and showcases the unique voices of filmmakers who may otherwise remain underrepresented in the industry.
It is with great pleasure for our dedicated team to announce the latest seasonal winners of the international competition. This announcement is not just a recognition of individual talent, but it also highlights the collective effort of countless artists, producers, and visionaries who contribute to the vibrant world of art cinema. The winners represent a diverse array of backgrounds, styles, and narratives, all contributing to the rich dialogue that art films can inspire within society and culture.Â
Here are the winners:Â
Best Narrative Feature & Best Director
People
Directors:Â Maciej Åšlesicki & Filip Hillesland

Best Documentary Feature
Stella Stevens: The Last Starlet
Director:Â Andrew Stevens

Best Narrative ShortÂ
714
Director:Â Alexander Chard

Honorable Mention ShortÂ
Massacre of the Innocents
Director: SaraKlara Hellström

Best Short DocumentaryÂ
Disability in Focus
Director:Â Allan Wasserman

Best Indie Film
Night of mirrors (Noche de espejos)
Director: Héctor Faver

Best Student FilmÂ
Pure Blue
Director:Â Justin Stapleton

Best Feature Animation
LUDA
Director:Â Vick WANG

Best Short Animation
The EKSPATS - We're Going to Africa
Director:Â Ron Myrick

Best ExperimentalÂ
Blue Desert
Director:Â Michelle Manxue Ma

Best Environmental Docu
River Canoe Project
Directors:Â Robert Lester & Neil Larson

Honorable Mention Indie ShortÂ
The Desert Here and the Desert Far Away - #1 The Long Tongues
Director:Â Paul Segers

Best Sci-Fi
115
Director:Â Dave Huynh Macon

Honorable Mention Sci-Fi
Missing Anna
Director:Â Min Jian

Honorable Mention Student Film
Larger Than Life; A Love Letter from Sha'ar HaNegev
Director:Â Paden Eugene Flaster

Best ComedyÂ
It ain't a hard question
Director:Â Gabriela Ivette Sandoval Torres

Best First Time Filmmaker
Arjun Chakravarthy ( Journey of an Unsung Champion )
Director:Â Vikrant Rudra

Best Actor
Alexander Chard
714

Honorable Mention Actor
Sencere Lawrence
Breakfast

Best Actress
Zhang Xin Yu
Don't Forget Me

Best CinematographerÂ
Xinlun Han
TU HUA

Honorable Mention Cinematographer
Miroslav Wycka
One Life

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