LA Under the Stars Film Festival returns for its 8th year on Sunset Boulevard, bringing filmmakers back to one of Los Angeles’ most memorable screening experiences.
Held at the historic El Cid, LAUTS is a IMDb-accredited festival built around one unforgettable night of independent cinema.
This is not a sprawling multi-day festival where films disappear into half-empty theaters.
It is one curated evening, one stage, and one packed house. LAUTS is designed to give every selected project real visibility, genuine audience engagement, and meaningful creative connection.
Over the years, LA Under the Stars has screened work featuring talent such as Woody Harrelson, Juno Temple, and Danny Trejo, while also championing first-time filmmakers who left with new collaborators, new industry conversations, and real momentum.
Why Submit?
Official Selections are IMDb-eligible
Top 100 Best-Reviewed festival recognition
Red carpet interviews and professional step-and-repeat photography
Live filmmaker and screenwriter Q&A sessions
Audience Choice voting during the event
Custom-designed trophies across film and screenplay categories
VIP networking opportunities with fellow creatives
An international and diverse judging panel
Your work is not buried in an overcrowded schedule. It is seen, celebrated, and experienced by a real Los Angeles audience.
