Join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles at the A+D Architecture and Design Museum > Los Angeles in the heart of the renowned Downtown LA Arts District as we recognize the best in achievement by emerging filmmakers worldwide.

The night will feature a VIP Reception with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and a special viewing of the A+D Museum’s premiere exhibition at their stunning new home, Shelter: Rethinking How We Live in Los Angeles, followed by Arrivals and the Awards Show.

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles founded our Best of Awards in 2013 to celebrate the stellar work by emerging filmmakers featured in our monthly film festival series. For over eight years, NFMLA has been a leader in showcasing up and coming talent, and fostering Los Angeles’s filmmaking community through ongoing programs and partnerships.

NFMLA is a nonprofit arts organization with locations in Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles. We are thrilled to be partnering with the A+D Architecture and Design Museum > Los Angeles, our first LA home, at their new home!

Parking for the Best of 2014 Awards

Parking is available at 360 S. Alameda St — at the corner of 4th Street / Alameda for $8. Please let them know that you there for the “Best of 2014 Awards” to ensure the $8 rate.

Both metered and free street parking are also available throughout the Arts District within easy walking distance of the museum. Please make sure to read posted signs carefully.

Best of 2014 Awards Winners

BEST NEW FILMMAKER OF 2014
Mandy Fabian

BEST FEATURE FILM
“A New York Heartbeat”
Directed by Tjardus Greidanus

BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM – DRAMA
“Pagpag (The Refuse)”
Directed by John Paul Su

BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM – COMEDY
“Dear Santa”
Directed by Maura Smith

BEST FOREIGN SHORT FILM
“Sahasi Chori”
Directed by Erin Galey

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM
“The Last Killing”
Directed by Sati Kaur

BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM
“Operator”
Directed by Sam Barnett

BEST PERFORMANCE – DRAMA
“For the Birds”
Nazli K. Lou

BEST PERFORMANCE – COMEDY
“Another Happy Anniversary”
Nikki Deloach