On July 25th, NewFilmmakers Los Angeles is thrilled to present its latest red-carpet screening event with three incredible short film programs, including an international shorts program and two brand new NFMLA In Focus programs. In between films, audiences can check out check out filmmaker Q&As relax and meet one another in the swanky AT&T center lounge and balcony over cocktails.

Following the NFMLA International Shorts Program, the NFMLA In Focus: Spotlight on Black Filmmakers program will showcase a multifaceted array of stunning cinema from important emerging Black directors across the globe. Then, NFMLA In Focus: Cinema of the Middle East will feature jaw-dropping films from such countries as Israel, Afghanistan, and Iran to paint a series of complex personal portraits set within the context of this unique cultural landscape.

Tickets for individual programs are only $5 in advance for single programs and $15 for all-access VIP tickets to all three programs with complimentary beverages.

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Late Expectations

International and Local Shorts Program
Director: Laurie Arakaki
Time: 13 Mins. – Country: USA/Local
» Film Synopsis
» Media Kit

Jack of All Trades

International and Local Shorts Program
Director: Gregory T. Evans
Time: 6 Mins. – Country: USA
» Film Synopsis

Rites

In Focus: Black Cinema
Director: Stacey Muhammad
Time: 13 Mins. – Country: USA/Local
» Film Synopsis

Roubado

In Focus: Black Cinema
Director: Erica Watson
Time: 18 Mins. – Country: France/USA/Local
» Film Synopsis

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Crack Capitalism

In Focus: Black Cinema
Director: Eric Alexander-Hughes
Time: 32 Mins. – Country: USA/Local
» Film Synopsis
» Media Kit

Revival

In Focus Shorts Program: Cinema of the Middle East and Arabian Peninsula
Director: Nadav Lazare
Time: 25 Mins. – Country: Israel
» Film Synopsis

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Junk Girl

In Focus Shorts Program: Cinema of the Middle East and Arabian Peninsula
Director: Mohammad Zare
Time: 15 Mins. – Country: Iran
» Film Synopsis
» Media Kit

Niro and Flicka

In Focus Shorts Program: Cinema of the Middle East and Arabian Peninsula
Director: Hai Afik
Time: 30 Mins. – Country: Israel
» Film Synopsis