NewFilmmakers Los Angeles Will Showcase International Animation and Local Shorts in August Lineup
The festival takes place August 23, 2025, with films from around the globe and across California.
By: A.A. Cristi Jul. 24, 2025
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) will highlight emerging voices in film with its August 2025 lineup, featuring a robust slate of animated and live-action shorts from across the globe. The festival will take place on Saturday, August 23.
This month’s programming includes InFocus: International Animation, a curated selection of innovative animated works from around the world, including standout entries from the Legends Animated 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students. Audiences can also look forward to a dynamic mix of short films produced in California and a special program of work created in Los Angeles.
The festival aims to celebrate the diversity of filmmaking talent, offering a platform for local and international storytellers alike.
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