Experience Genre Cinema in the Heart of Los Angeles

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Los Angeles Fantasy Fest 2026 will take place on November 20–21, 2026, across two intimate independent venues located directly across from each other on Heliotrope Drive in Los Angeles.

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Designed for close interaction between filmmakers, audiences, and festival guests, our venues provide the perfect setting to experience bold independent animation, horror, sci-fi, thriller, and fantasy films.

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Skiptown Playhouse

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665 Heliotrope Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90004
United States

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Skiptown Playhouse is an intimate 36-seat independent theater that creates a personal and immersive viewing experience.

 

Its close atmosphere gives filmmakers the opportunity to experience their films alongside the audience, participate in conversations, and connect directly with fellow creators and genre-film enthusiasts.

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Skiptown Playhouse will host festival screenings and filmmaker activities on Friday, November 20, 2026.

 

Because seating is limited, guests are strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance.

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The Cat’s Crawl

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660 Heliotrope Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90004
United States

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Located directly across from Skiptown Playhouse, The Cat’s Crawl will host the second day of Los Angeles Fantasy Fest.

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The venue provides an intimate environment for screenings, filmmaker Q&As, networking, and the festival’s closing celebration.

 

The Cat’s Crawl will host festival screenings and the Obscura Awards Ceremony on Saturday, November 21, 2026.

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Two Venues, One Festival Experience

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Both venues are located within just a few steps of each other, making it easy for filmmakers and guests to move between festival activities.

 

Throughout the weekend, attendees will be able to enjoy:

 

• Independent animation, horror, sci-fi, thriller, and fantasy films

• Filmmaker Q&A sessions

• Networking opportunities

• Festival merchandise pickup

• Badge collection and check-in

• The Obscura Awards Ceremony

• Special festival gatherings and celebrations

 

Important Venue Information

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Both theaters are intimate venues with limited seating.

 

A festival badge provides general festival access, but admission remains subject to each venue’s capacity. Ticket holders will receive priority when a screening reaches full capacity.

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Filmmakers who want to guarantee a seat during their own screening block should secure the appropriate ticket or festival VIP pass in advance.

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Getting There

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Both venues are located on Heliotrope Drive in Los Angeles:

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Skiptown Playhouse
665 Heliotrope Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90004

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The Cat’s Crawl
660 Heliotrope Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90004

 

We recommend checking current traffic, parking, and public transportation information before travelling to the festival.

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Join Us in Los Angeles

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Step inside two independent Los Angeles theaters and experience a weekend where animation, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and imagination come together.

 

We look forward to welcoming filmmakers and audiences from around the world to Los Angeles Fantasy Fest 2026.