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NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) hosts its November Monthly Film Festival, which features its annual InFocus: Indigenous Cinema program, which highlights the work of indigenous filmmakers in front of and behind the camera, the Los Angeles Premiere of Shakti, writer-director Nani Sahra Walker’s narrative debut feature, and November Shorts, an offering of highlights from NFMLA’s ongoing general program.
The line-up begins with shorts program “November Shorts,” an eclectic mix of short narratives highlighted this month that offer satire, laughter, food for thought, coming of age moments and genuine connection. This outstanding block offers stories about cults, AI, housing, first periods and friendships ranging from “best” to “unexpected.”
The day’s programming continues with InFocus: Indigenous Cinema, a selection of short films by indigenous storytellers from around the world. This block offers stories about the preservation of indigenous traditions, the intentional cultivation of the next generation, sitting with grief, channeling anger and navigating a life between two cultures.
The evening concludes with the Los Angeles Premiere of Shakti, the narrative directorial debut of Academy Award–winning executive producer and independent writer, director, and producer Nani Sahra Walker. Set in her native Kathmandu, Shakti intimately captures the journey of a mother seeking healing for her daughter for an unknown ailment, facing her own vulnerability and finding her strength in the process.
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 – November 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: Indigenous 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 | Shakti
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Pre-Reception
8:00 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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