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NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) hosts its May Monthly Film Festival, which spotlights disability stories and talent with disabilities in front of and behind the camera with its annual InFocus: Disabilities program, including Seen in Full: Disabilities in Focus, in partnership with Minorities in Film (MiFilm). The day also presents May Shorts, a selection of outstanding work from NFMLA’s ongoing programming.
The day opens with the MiFilm x NFMLA | Seen in Full: Disabilities in Focus, a collection of films programmed in collaboration with Minorities in Film (MiFilm) that highlight and celebrate the work of emerging filmmakers with disabilities. MiFilm is an organization dedicated to creating opportunities for filmmakers from underrepresented communities to showcase their work and engage with audiences. Through curated screenings and conversations, MiFilm aims to highlight diverse perspectives in filmmaking while fostering dialogue around identity, culture, and storytelling.
Next in the line-up is InFocus: Disabilities, a program that spotlights disability both in front of and behind the camera. It features a blend of storytelling through the lens of visible and invisible disability, centering work made by disabled filmmakers and stories of disability told in close collaboration with their subjects or protagonists. From vampire stories to dreamy experimental landscapes to documentary storytelling to heartfelt dramas and comedies, this program showcases an impressive range of work from emerging talent.
The night concludes with May Shorts, a collection of dark comedy, drama and absurdism that gives way to unflinching explorations of important issues. This block of films is introspective, deeply thoughtful and delves into complicated dynamics, survival and fierce protective instincts.
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 – MiFilm x NFMLA | Seen in Full: Disabilities in Focus
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM – Pre-Reception
3:00 PM – 4:45 PM – Program
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM – Audience Q&A
Program #2 – InFocus: Disability
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Pre-Reception
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Program
7:00 PM – 7:15 PM – Audience Q&A
Program #3 – May Shorts
7:15 PM – 7:45 PM – Pre-Reception
7:45 PM – 9:45 PM – Program
9:45 PM – 10:00 PM – Audience Q&A
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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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