NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) hosts its October line-up, featuring its annual InFocus: Veteran Cinema program. The weekend’s programming also features a compelling collection of October Shorts, as well as the World Premiere of writer-director Stephen Takashima’s feature narrative Don’t Kill My Vibe.
The day begins with October Shorts, a sharp collection of shorts that offers an eclectic mix of comedy and drama, animation and live action. They include meditations on belonging, journeys of self-expression, complicated family relationships, absurdist office politics, stories of confronting fear and tragedy and of dreaming big despite the odds.
The day continues with InFocus: Veteran Cinema Shorts, which spotlights the talent of military veterans in front of and behind the camera. This selection digs into serious topics in thoughtful and novel ways through vignettes, intimate portraits and comedy. It includes stories examining mental health, support and community, with all of its ups and downs.
The night concludes with the World Premiere of Don’t Kill My Vibe, the feature directorial debut of award-winning director Stephen Takashima, a heartfelt, raucous road trip film about two old friends with a complicated history who find themselves in a treacherous situation.
NFMLA showcases films by filmmakers of all backgrounds throughout the year, across both our general and InFocus programming. All filmmakers are welcome and encouraged to submit their projects for consideration for upcoming NFMLA Festivals, regardless of the schedule for InFocus programming, which celebrates representation by spotlighting various communities of filmmakers as part of the NFMLA Monthly Film Festival. This project is made possible in part by grant support from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
The South Park Center is an ADA compliant venue and is wheelchair accessible. We request captioned films from all filmmakers participating at our Festival. For any accessibility needs, please send a request to info@nfmla.org at least 72 hours prior to the event.
Schedule Details
Program #1 – October Shorts
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM – Pre-Reception
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Program
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM – Audience Q&A
Program #2 – InFocus: Veteran Cinema
5:15 PM – 5:45 PM – Pre-Reception
5:45 PM – 7:15 PM – Program
7:15 PM – 7:30 PM – Audience Q&A
Program #3 – Feature Narrative | Don’t Kill My Vibe
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Pre-Reception
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM – Program
9:30 PM – 9:45 PM – Audience Q&A
Event Location
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1139 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
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1133 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
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