The chief principle behind the NYLA International film festival is to create prominent networking and artistic interaction between talented independent filmmakers,writers, distributers and film enthusiast.

The New York Los Angeles International Film Festival is a biannual event taking place in two of the biggest media cities in the world. Our New York screenings take place in May and our Los Angeles screenings in October. Thus, providing filmmakers with maximum exposure and networking opportunities for their projects. The NYLA humbly takes honor in providing such a platform for the many independent filmmakers and writers attempting to launch their careers and share their creative talents. With becoming one of the larger independent festivals on the horizon, we look forward to kicking off the New York Screening session of the NYLA this May and showcasing the expressive artistry of the stars of tomorrow.

Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best Student Film
Best Music Video
Best Script

Audience Award

Select Number of Honorable Mention Awards

NYLA General Submissions Rules
Submissions in other than English must be subtitled or dubbed.
The entry fee is per category.
Entries must have been produced within the past ten years.
Label DVD with the FilmFreeway Tracking ID, Film Title and Email Address.

The NYLA is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes. The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. The Competition reserves the right to refuse entries. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless The NYLA International Film Festival from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered. Entries will not be returned.

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  • Thank you very much for the in person screening! And of course for our Award of Excellence for Hey Alexa. This was such fun!

    May 2023
  • Honored to be a screenwriting award winner. Great communication and my actual paper certificate arrived in the mail instead of having me just downloading laurels from Film Freeway, nice touch.

    May 2023
  • Thank you so much for selecting my video "Cry for Me" to be featured in your festival! I tried my hardest to make a project addressing something that happens and impacts so many. I am appreciative of your acknowledgement and acceptance

    May 2023
  • Honored to receive Award of Excellence/Finalist selection for my script City of Roses. Thank you. Will definitely submit another script for next festival.

    May 2022
  • Delighted and grateful that you chose my script ALTA CALIFORNIA as Finalist. Time to seek historical . https://altacaliforniamovie.com/

    May 2022