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.

Awards & Prizes

Best Film
Best Script
Audience Award
Select Number of Honorable Mention Awards
Select Number of Non-Screening Honorable Mention Awards

Rules & Terms

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.

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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  • Colin Rath

    Great event, good exposure, will highly recomend

    May 2026
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  • david giardina

    It was such a thrill and pleasure to be a part of the NY/LA international FilmFestivalToday. And what an honor that my film “Mystery on the Vegan Express” was a finalist. Thank you all again!

    May 2026
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  • Denis Vorobiov

    It was truly a pleasure to participate in the New York Los Angeles International Film Festival (NYLA)! Being part of such a prestigious event and receiving awards was an incredibly rewarding experience.

    NYLA is an outstanding festival that deserves far greater recognition in the international film community. The level of curation and the caliber of works presented make it a truly significant platform for filmmakers around the world.

    I would like to sincerely thank the organizers for this wonderful opportunity. Your dedication and passion for cinema make this festival something special, and I am grateful to have been a part of it. Looking forward to future editions!

    May 2026
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  • David Fong Young Cheung

    Thank you NYLA for awarding me with the best script, ‘Los Angeles to New York’ but I’m looking for an agent. I love Edinburgh! Home sweet home!

    November 2025
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  • Gianni Petrizzo

    Amazing film festival. Thank you very much for the screening of my movie!

    May 2025
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