NOVEMBER 20-21, 2026

Los Angeles Fantasy Fest is a International Film Festival and is a one-of-a-kind celebration of genre-defying storytelling, showcasing the very best in Animation, Horror (Thrillers), and Sci-Fi. This groundbreaking festival brings together visionary filmmakers from around the world to present their bold, captivating works. The Los Angeles Fantasy Fest will feature sci-fi and horror feature films, while offering an exciting range of short films in animation, horror, thrillers, and sci-fi, making it the ultimate destination for genre enthusiasts.

Festival Date: November 20-21 / 2026

Venue 1: Skiptown Playhouse
665 Heliotrope Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90004 - United States

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Venue 2: The Cat’s Crawl:

660 Heliotrope Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90004, United States

Our team has an established track record, having successfully run three exceptional film festivals in Barcelona, New York, and Sweden, earning a reputation for excellence in curating and producing top-tier events. With our proven expertise in organizing high-profile international festivals, we are fully equipped to deliver an unforgettable experience for filmmakers and audiences alike.
 

Unlike other festivals that heavily feature full-length films, Los Angeles Fantasy Fest is dedicated to showcasing the brilliance of short films in animation, horror, and sci-fi. While we embrace the creativity of short films, we also welcome horror and sci-fi feature films, which are more commonly submitted. This balance allows us to celebrate innovative storytelling across formats. From chilling horrors to mind-bending sci-fi narratives and breathtaking animated works, our selection promises to push the boundaries of imagination and artistry.

Join us in Los Angeles for this unique celebration of genre cinema where the unknown meets the fantastic. Los Angeles Fantasy Fest is where animation, horror, and sci-fi converge, and where dreams, fears, and futures come to life.
 

Our Venue Skiptown Playhouse: An intimate 36-seat theater in Los Angeles, perfect for a close-up cinematic experience. Ideal for horror buffs, sci-fi fans, and animation lovers—get ready to immerse yourself in the best of indie filmmaking!

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665 Heliotrope Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90004 - United States

 

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We are also extending an exclusive invitation to films from our sister festivals:
 

• Love & Hope International Film Festival - Barcelona (Spain)

• The North Film Festival - New York City

• The North Film Festival - Barcelona, Madrid (Spain) & Stockholm (Sweden)

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AWARDS

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Best Sci-Fi Feature Film
Recognizes the most outstanding sci-fi feature film.

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Best Horror / Thriller Feature Film
Awarded to the best horror feature film for its storytelling, atmosphere, and impact.

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Best Animated Short Film
Acknowledges excellence in animation, showcasing creativity and technical skill.

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Best Horror Short Film
Celebrates the scariest, most compelling horror short, recognizing its ability to evoke fear and emotion.

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Best Sci-Fi Short Film
Honors the best sci-fi short, focusing on innovative ideas, storytelling, and visual impact.

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Best Thriller Short Film
Awarded to the best short film in the thriller genre, recognizing outstanding storytelling, suspense, and emotional impact within a concise format.

 

Best Director (Overall)
Awarded to the director who has demonstrated exceptional vision and execution, regardless of the film’s length.

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Best Screenplay (Overall)
Recognizes the best screenplay across both features and shorts for its narrative, structure, and dialogue.

 

Best Cinematography (Overall)

For outstanding cinematography, whether in a short or feature, that elevates the film visually.

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Best Visual Effects (Overall)

Awarded for the best visual effects, enhancing the sci-fi or horror experience in either format.

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Best AI Short Film
Honors the best short film created fully or partially using Artificial Intelligence, including both AI-generated films and AI animation, based on creativity, storytelling, and overall impact.

 

Best Script Short
Recognizing outstanding unproduced scripts in horror, suspense, thriller, sci-fi, or animation genres.

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Best Script Feature
Honoring exceptional unproduced feature-length scripts in horror, suspense, thriller, sci-fi, or animation genres.

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1 Best Audience Award

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1 1 Honorable Awards for Celebrities

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3 Honorable Mention

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Total Awards: 18

 

Los Angeles Fantasy Fest (LAFF) - Submission Guidelines and Rules

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For the complete and official festival policies, eligibility requirements, attendance rules, ticket information, screening requirements, deadlines, and other important conditions, please review our full Submission Guidelines & Rules.

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These are the official terms that govern participation in Los Angeles Fantasy Fest, so we strongly recommend reading them carefully in FILMFREEWAY.

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