Recognize talented independent filmmakers and screenwriters with awards and Screenings.

The Los Angeles Reel Film Festival’s aim is to seek out, acknowledge and award the many talented independent filmmakers and writers who may not get the recognition they deserve through many of the more political and commercial film festivals. The LARFF recognizes filmmakers and screenwriters who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity. All genres of film, music videos and scripts are accepted by the LARFF and up to 15 awards will be distributed, giving filmmakers and writers the opportunity to be noticed. 1st place and honorable mention films of each category will receive award certificates and will be guaranteed a screening slot in our schedule.

1ST PLACE NARRATIVE FEATURE
1ST PLACE NARRATIVE SHORT
1ST PLACE DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
1ST PLACE DOCUMENTARY SHORT
1ST PLACE EXPERIMENTAL
1ST PLACE ANIMATION
1ST PLACE STUDENT FILM
1ST PLACE FOREIGN FILM
1ST PLACE MUSIC VIDEO
1ST PLACE SCRIPT
HONORABLE MENTIONS
BEST DIRECTOR
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
BEST ACTOR
BEST ACTRESS
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE

General Submissions Rules for The Los Angeles Reel Film Festival.
Entries must have been produced within the past ten years.
Submissions in other than English must be subtitled or dubbed.
The entry fee is per category.
Entries will not be returned.
The Los Angeles Reel 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, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. The Competition reserves the right to refuse entries. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless The Los Angeles Reel 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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  • Elena Izquierdo

    Truly honored that "Red Lights" was chosen for Best Music Video. I am very happy I could attend the event on October 22nd. It was a great experience seeing the video on the big screen in the mix of other fantastic films. Everyone was very supportive and friendly. Great film festival!

    October 2023
  • Marc Palomo

    Was glad that my film was accepted as an Official Selection for the festival this year! Had a lot of fun going to the event to see my film on the big screen alongside so many other amazing films! I do wish it was a little cheaper especially for students, but either way I thought it was a truly great festival!

    October 2023
  • Great Festival! Glad we were part of it this year!

    June 2023
  • Yaa Asantewaa Faraji

    Thank you to the Los Angeles Reel Film Festival for including our short film, Daylight, in your 2023 Official Selection! Such a well organized event for local angeleno filmmakers. Our team was honored to attend!

    May 2023
  • Thank you for honoring my sci-fi thriller Forever After as the 1st Place Script! I am honored and humbled. Highly recommend this contest, not just because I won, but because of your history of being fair and balanced over the years.

    May 2023