NOVEMBER 20 - 21, 2025

Los Angeles Fantasia 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 Fantasia 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 / 2025
Venue: Skiptown Playhouse
665 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 Fantasia 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 Fantasia 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!

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

 

 

 

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

• Love & Hope International Film Festival

• The North Film Festival - New York City

• The North Film Festival - 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 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.

 

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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3 Honorable Mention

Total Awards: 15

 

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

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Main Rule for Screening Eligibility: The festival will only screen films with representatives present at the event in Los Angeles, USA. If no representative is available, the film will still be selected, but it will only be showcased online. Priority will be given to films with representatives attending the festival, including local filmmakers from the USA.

Eligibility Requirements for Film Selection:

1. Feature Films:

   • Minimum running time of 40 minutes.

2. Short Films:

   • Maximum running time of 39 minutes.

3. Final Selection Requirements:

   • All films selected for screening must be submitted in HD format (H.264, MP4, or MOV) via WeTransfer (preferred) or any other link from which we can download the files.

4. Foreign Language Films:

   • Films in a foreign language must be subtitled in English.

5. Preview Screening Format:

   • The only acceptable format for preview screenings is an online screener via our partner filmfreeway. DVD screeners will not be accepted.

6. Multiple Submissions:

   • If submitting more than one film, a separate, completed entry form must be submitted for each title.

7. Completion Date:

 All films must have been completed . All films must have been completed and no later than . This ensures that films from TNFF AND L'HIFF (2021 to 2025) can also be eligible for LAFF.

    8. If your film is selected by our festival, you automatically agree that we may use images from your project for marketing purposes      for our festival. If you do not agreed, and do not consent to give us promotional rights to your material, please let us know with a call or via email; and then we will withdraw your film from the promotion of our festival. If we do not receive any notification from you within 48 hours after your film is selected, we will assume that you agree this policy.
By official selection, you agree to be publicly recognized as an official selection project through social media.
    9. The festival will not pay any fee for screening a film.
   10. The festival WILL NOT cover any filmmaker expenses. Please note, you will be totally responsible for your airfare, accommodation and other travel expenses.

 

Entry Fees, Deadlines, Notification, and Scheduling:

1. Entry Fee:

   • An entry fee is required for all submissions. The submission must meet the deadlines specified in the call for entries for the current year.

2. Notification:

   • Submitters will be notified of their film’s acceptance or rejection through the contact information provided in FilmFreeway. It is the submitter’s responsibility to ensure that the contact details are correct and to regularly check their email for updates.

3. Scheduling:

   • Films are scheduled at the discretion of the Los Angeles Fantasia Fest. The festival retains the right to adjust the schedule as needed. Films may be screened more than once.

4. Festival Date and Venue:

   • The festival reserves the right to change the date or venue of the festival due to special circumstances. Filmmakers will be notified promptly via the festival website, social media platforms, or email if changes occur.

5. Entry Fee and Acceptance:

   • By submitting your film to LAFF, you acknowledge that the film submission fee does not guarantee acceptance into the festival. No refunds will be provided if a film is not selected.

General Terms and Conditions:

1. Respectful Environment:

   • LAFF is committed to maintaining a respectful and positive environment. The festival reserves the right to unselect any film, even if it has been nominated, if we find any form of disrespect or violation of our code of conduct.

2. Acknowledgment:

   • By submitting your film, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Los Angeles Fantasia Fest rules and terms. You agree to abide by the festival's guidelines throughout the selection and screening process.