October 24, 2026
Stories that challenge, provoke, and resonate
1103B N El Centro Ave
Los Angeles, California 90038
United States
2:00-3:30 pm
Block 1
Discover the first screening block of the Hollywood Afterdark Film Festival, featuring four independent films: the short documentaries Uninvited by Maya Schulefand and Spirits of the Cane Fields by Heather Galbreath, alongside the short films Peregrination by Harry Roseman and Vixen Comforts Fixen by Kimber Leigh and Klor Rowland. Join us to experience fresh perspectives on screen and celebrate the filmmakers behind them.
3:30-5:00 pm
Block 2
Continue your Hollywood Afterdark Film Festival experience with a screening block featuring Moonbeam by Ramos C Smith, Top Position by Ash Maeda, and Limited Slip by Clint Calvert and Caleb Johnson, alongside the short documentary Revealing Raymond: A Son Uncovers His Father’s Past by Mark Kaplan. Discover four distinctive voices and
5:00-6:30 pm
Block 3
Discover four distinct filmmaking voices in this screening block at Hollywood Afterdark Film Festival: Nothing’s Broken by Jason Kurth, The Instrument by Brian To, The Talk by Iman Nazemzadeh, and the short documentary LEGENDS of Bombay Beach by Christopher Gallo. Bringing together independent fiction and documentary, this program invites audiences to discover fresh perspectives and celebrate the creativity of our selected filmmakers.
6:30-7:30 pm
Block 4
Explore another screening block at the Hollywood Afterdark Film Festival, featuring the short documentary CANVAS by Christopher Gallo, alongside At the Mercy of Faith – Short Film by Andrew Arguello and The Lonely Man by Sean W Russell. Join fellow film lovers for three independent works celebrating the range and creativity of short-form cinema.
7:30-8:30 pm
Screenwriting Panel
Explore the craft behind the screen at the Hollywood Afterdark Film Festival’s Screenwriting Panel. Join a conversation about developing ideas, creating memorable characters, and shaping stories for film—an opportunity to find inspiration for your next script.
8:30-10:00 pm
Networking event
Keep the conversation going at our networking event, held at the same venue immediately after the panel. Meet fellow filmmakers, screenwriters, and film lovers, exchange ideas, and discover potential collaborators in a relaxed atmosphere celebrating independent cinema.
Stories that challenge,
provoke, and resonate
The Hollywood Afterdark Film Festival is a celebration of bold storytelling, fearless voices, and the creative spirit that comes alive when the spotlight fades and the real stories emerge. Set in the heart of Hollywood, where cinema was born and reinvented countless times, the festival honors filmmakers and screenwriters who push boundaries and illuminate the human experience through powerful short-form storytelling.
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DISCOVER INDEPENDENT CINEMA
Four screening blocks. Fresh perspectives. Discover short films and documentaries from independent filmmakers, and experience their stories together on the big screen.
EXPLORE THE CRAFT
Go beyond the screenings with our Screenwriting Panel, from 7:30–8:30 PM. Explore the creative process, exchange ideas, and find inspiration for the stories you want to tell.
MAKE YOUR NEXT CONNECTION
Stay for networking from 8:30–10 PM at the same venue. Meet filmmakers, writers, and fellow film lovers—your next conversation could spark a new collaboration.
JOIN US IN HOLLYWOOD
A day of films. An evening of connections.
Experience the Hollywood Afterdark Film Festival through independent film screenings, a screenwriting panel, and networking—all in one venue. Discover new stories and meet the creative community behind them.
BECOME A FESTIVAL PARTNER
Connect your brand with independent cinema. We welcome sponsors and creative partners interested in supporting filmmakers and contributing products, services, or experiences that enrich the festival.
