Welcome to Sunset Film Festival, an International annual event held in Los Angeles. With so few spots available at the bigger film festivals, independent filmmakers struggle to get noticed. After all the hard work of making a movie, there's nothing like seeing it on the big screen. Sunset Film Festival seeks hidden gems bigger fests often overlook. Our programmers are looking for visionary filmmakers with fresh voices to share with an audience hungry for independent film. We screen local, national and international films. CBS Television placed us among Best Film Festivals in Los Angeles. https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-upcoming-film-festivals-in-los-angeles/

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All selected filmmakers and screenwriters will get the All Films Pass for two guests.

Only work created after 2015 is acceptable. We do not accept "work in progress" versions. No porn films. No premiere status is necessary. Sunset Film Festival 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 (including but not limited to multiple screenings in multiple U.S. and International locations), and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Sunset Film Festival from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) that may be incurred because of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered. Do not send any discs or files to us. Online materials are good enough for now. No porn content. We select and screen around 20-30 films a year. If you are selected we'll ask you for a copy of the film (MOV or MP4) and permission to use 30-60 seconds of it for the festival trailer.

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  • Had a great time at Sunset Film Festival! Right from when you show up the step and repeat, to grabbing a free drink, enjoying some films, and then networking with so many creatives afterward, this was such a fun night. Mark does a great job making everyone feel at home, and I was happy that we had submitted.

    May 2025
  • Such a Wonderful Festival; I was delighted and honored that my screenplay was one of the Official Selections. Thank you!

    May 2025
  • Thank you, Sunset Film Festival, for the hospitality and the love you showed to me, my posse, and my story.

    May 2025
  • Eddie Portoghese

    An outstanding festival in every way. Mark Mos is a veteran of festivals and it shows in his handling of all aspects. The communication, the venue, the swag, the presentation of films, awards ceremony and overall hospitality are top notch. I truly enjoyed this festival and all it offered from the intimate setting to the networking opportunities.

    May 2025
  • A very well-run festival, and a lot of fun, thank you for selecting my feature screenplay, supernatural-horror, Sacred Sun.

    May 2024