Los Angeles Show Biz Shriners Film Festival is run by the Al Malaikah Show Business Shrine Club, proudly showcasing inspiring films of all genres, short comedy films, silent films, student films and other family-friendly content. And the best part, you don’t need to be a Shriner to enter and take part in our festival.

Our 2024 Al Malaikah Harold winners will be announced February 15, 2024 at Shrine Auditorium on October 12th, 2024.

As history serves, six decades ago, in 1958, Al Malaikah Shriners of Los Angeles who were in the Show Business industry formed the "Show Business Shrine Club of Hollywood." The Club members at that time were "active as a professional, in any phase, in the world of entertainment" and was based in the world-famous Shrine Temple and Auditorium, former venue for the Academy Awards. The "Show Business Shrine Club of Hollywood" included as members motion picture director Mervyn LeRoy (first President of the Club), Mel Blanc (voice of "Bugs Bunny"), western stars Roy Rogers and Gene Autry, actors Ernest Borgnine, Don DeFore, and Glen Ford, and many more. This rich tradition continues with Los Angeles Show Biz Shriners Film Festival, following the vision of its founders. Our work benefits Shriners Children's.

Los Angeles Show Biz Shriners Film Festival is authorized by Harold Lloyd Entertainment Inc. and the Estate of Harold Lloyd, and brought to you by Al Malaikah Shriners and the Show Business Shrine Club.

2023 Harold Awards

Best Feature Film
The Ventures: Stars with Guitars - director Staci Layne Wilson

WINNER: The Ventures: Stars with Guitars - director Staci Layne Wilson

Best Comedy Film
The Burro - director Maureen M. Miller
Dog-Gone It! - Director Hunter James Cox
Santa Doesn’t Need Your Help - Directors: Kevin Maher, Joe Dator

WINNER: Dog-Gone It! - Director Hunter James Cox

Best Silent Film
Speak It Up! - Director Miska Tuononen
DUDS - A Fiddlefaddle Fable - director: Jeff Zampino
The Fourth Genius - Director: Pablo Lewin

WINNER: DUDS - A Fiddlefaddle Fable - director: Jeff Zampino

Best Family-friendly & Inspiring Film
How I Learned to Fly - Director Aodhan Lane
Mom in the Moon - director Maureen M. Miller
SARA’s Journey - Directors: Pavel & Sara Vogler

WINNER: SARA’s Journey - Directors: Pavel & Sara Vogler

Audience & Fan’s Choice Award
A Gift for All Ages - Directors: Russell Webb, Alicia Wszelaki
These Aren’t People - Director Ben Rosales
DUDS - A Fiddlefaddle Fable - Director Jeff Zampino

WINNER: A Gift for All Ages - Directors: Russell Webb, Alicia Wszelaki

Best of The Fezt Award
Cost - Director Erin Laine
DUDS - A Fiddlefaddle Fable - director Jeff Zampino
Dog-Gone It! - Director Hunter James Cox
How I Learned to Fly - Director Aodhan Lane

WINNER: DUDS - A Fiddlefaddle Fable - director Jeff Zampino

Awards & Prizes

Our Al Malaikah Harold Award of the Los Angeles Show Biz Shriners Film Festival honors famous film star Harold Lloyd's contribution to Shriners.

Rules & Terms

OVERALL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Film entries may be produced in within the last 3 years.

Language: All films must be in English or with English subtitles.
Entries do not have to be submitted by Shriners. Open to all.
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  • Hunter James Cox

    This experience was absolutely remarkable! I was presented with a trophy for best comedy short and it was so professionally done. Walking up on stage felt like receiving an academy award. The music! The performances! It was truly amazing and I learned so much about the shriners in general with how much they give back to the community and help children in general. God bless these guys for going all out and making our team feel so grand. Thank you so much!

    March 2023
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  • Aodhan Lane

    I had a great time! Even if the clowns ran off with my award. I hope to come back next festival!
    I wish I had know that their was a facebook group for the event and a open house before the show. I didn't receive that info and would have attended and participated more.

    March 2022
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  • Dmitry Kovelkov

    Grateful for nomination! Happy to be a part of 1st Annual Los Angeles Show Biz Shriners Film Festival!

    March 2022
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  • Maureen M. Miller

    To have my short film "Morris Morose" win The Harold Award at the Los Angeles Show Biz Shriners Film Festival was truly an honor! Every communication was friendly and informative. Great people running a wonderful event! I am thrilled to have been part of a Festival showcasing independent film productions for children and families. This is an excellent opportunity for producers of family films - will definitely submit again. Thank you so very much, Los Angeles Show Biz Shriners Film Festival!

    November 2021
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