LA Dance
Film Festival
Est. 2017
Los Angeles Dance Film Festival is a nonprofit organization that celebrates short Dance Films from around the world!
Mission
The Los Angeles Dance Film Festival champions dance films by discovering, curating, and presenting innovative voices in film and performance, promoting art and its place in Los Angeles.
Empower
Connecting the gap between artists and industry professionals with impactful opportunities to present work in innovative ways.
Inspire
Leading focused discussions around the art of dance and film that both educate and inspire the community.
Amplify
Champion the visibility of dance films through public presentation, cultivating broader engagement with and appreciation for the arts in Los Angeles.
What People are Saying
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βThis festival is small but mighty! The screening was packed and events surrounding the festival itself made me feel welcomed into an awesome community of filmmakers and fans of dance on camera. It was an honor to share my film with such an enthusiastic group.β
- Talia Shea Levin
Past Filmmaker
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βThis was an important evening showing excellent talent and creative new artists that bring important viewpoints to the world of film and dance.β
- Joanne DiVito
LA Dance Chronicle Review, 2023
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βWonderful warm screening experience.β
- Ben Kadie
Past Filmmaker
2026 Call For Entries
We encourage submissions of cinematic films featuring all dance styles. Each film is carefully selected by our programming team and watched from start to finish.
FAQ
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Films must be under ππ± πΊπΆπ»πππ²π, including credits.
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No.
We believe that every film should have the opportunity to be showcased at multiple festivals and reach a wide range of audiences!
Please note that our festival is highly curated. To ensure fairness to all filmmakers and respect for our programming teamβs time, Official Selections cannot be withdrawn under any circumstances.