Have your film screened at the 15th annual Marina del Rey Film Festival and celebrate independent film.

The 2026 Marina del Rey Film Festival will be held June 18th - 26th, 2026, at the Lumiere Cinema in Beverly Hills, CA.

Opening Night Party June 18th
Screenings start June 19th

Submissions are Open for shorts and feature narratives and documentaries, as well as screenplays. music videos, and even experimental films.

Marina del Rey is a hotbed of activity for film and technology on the West Side of Los Angeles (aka the Silicon Beach of LA). The festival is accepting films in every genre, on any topic, from every country around the world from features to shorts. Its goals are to promote the spirit of film-making and indie film in Marina del Rey, Los Angeles and throughout the world.

We look forward to seeing you on the big screen in 2026!

All Screenings @ the Lumiere Cinema

Kickoff Event Venue and Time TBA
Awards Party and Ceremony Venue and Time TBA

For more information on submissions, visit the website http://marinadelreyfilmfestival.com/

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Awards & Prizes

Awards to be announced at live awards show!

Rules & Terms

Submitting your film does not guarantee festival acceptance or screening. Acceptance into the festival does not guarantee award or prize. Submission fee's are nonrefundable. Marina del Rey Film Festival reserves the right to change our programming and event party's without notice.

Marina del Rey Film Festival and or vendors, employees contractors or anyone related to the film festival is not responsible for travel related losses, travel costs or any costs associated with attending the festival or any costs or expenses related to changes in programing including change in venue and dates and or change in screening times for any reason or due to technical error.
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  • Yusaku Mizoguchi

    We are honored that our film, "Sae" received the Best Drama Feature Film Award.

    A special thank you to Peter and Jon for their warm hospitality and for organizing such a wonderful festival.

    From the opening party to the film screenings and the awards ceremony, every event was thoughtfully organized and provided great opportunities to connect with fellow filmmakers and film lovers.

    Thank you again for an unforgettable experience. We are grateful to have been part of this year's festival and look forward to returning in the future.

    Yusaku Mizoguchi
    Director/Writer/Producer "Sae"

    July 2026
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  • 19 ENT

    It was a fantastic experience! Would love to go again!

    July 2026
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  • Curtis Fortier

    Amazing Festival. Great communication with a fun and creative atmosphere. Thank you for being so professional and caring, Peter and Jon!

    July 2026
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  • Jaime Zevallos

    amazing all around lovely experience

    July 2026
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  • Jeromy Desjarlais

    Thank you jon and peter for recognizing our work, we appreciate the award for best international music video. The festival was so fun we met so many filmmakers cant wait for next year.

    July 2026
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