Tier 3
Los Angeles, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
Unlike most festivals, NFMLA runs monthly, each event often spotlighting a different slate of underrepresented filmmakers. Official selections screen at a 500-seat theatre with receptions and industry meetings, and filmmakers get media coverage.
The main submission deadline for NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) is around 31 December 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) costs from USD 50 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) takes place in Los Angeles, United States.
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in Circkit's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.
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