LA Under the Stars Film Festival (8)

Festival start: 27 August 2026      Festival end: 27 August 2026

LA Under the Stars is an IMDb-accredited, Top 100 Best-Reviewed international film festival hosted in the heart of Los Angeles.

Now in our 8th year, LAUTS continues to celebrate bold storytelling and creative voices from around the world. Held at the historic El Cid Theater on Sunset Boulevard, the festival blends old Hollywood charm with the vibrant indie spirit of Silver Lake.

We’ve showcased work featuring talent like Woody Harrelson, Juno Temple, and Danny Trejo, and continue to champion fresh, original voices—both on screen and on the page.

Why Submit?

IMDb-eligible recognition for all Official Selections

Red carpet interviews & step-and-repeat photos

Live Q&A sessions for selected filmmakers & screenwriters

Packed screenings with an engaged, passionate LA audience

Audience Choice voting

Custom-designed trophies & exclusive filmmaker perks

VIP access and networking with fellow creatives

Diverse international judging panel

Dedicated awards for both films and screenplays

Awards & Prizes
Notable Awards Include:

SUPERSTAR – Best Overall Film

WONDER WOMAN – Outstanding Female Filmmaker

AUDIENCE CHOICE – Voted by the audience

SCRIPT SUPERNOVA – Top Feature & Short Screenplay

Best Director, Actor, Actress, Comedy, Horror, Animation, Documentary, Student Short

M. Night Shyamalan Award – Best Plot Twist

City of Angels Spotlight – Best LA Film

Special Jury Prize – For extraordinary impact

Submit your project today and join us for an unforgettable night of storytelling, community, and celebration—under the stars.

Notable Awards Include

SUPERSTAR – Best Overall Film
WONDER WOMAN – Outstanding Female Filmmaker
AUDIENCE CHOICE – Voted by the audience
SCRIPT SUPERNOVA – Top Feature & Short Screenplay
Best Director, Actor, Actress, Comedy, Horror, Animation, Documentary, Student Short
M. Night Shyamalan Award – Best Plot Twist
City of Angels Spotlight – Best LA Film
Special Jury Prize – For extraordinary impact

Submit your project today and join us for an unforgettable night of storytelling, community, and celebration—under the stars.

By submitting your film to LA Under the Stars (LAUTS), you agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Language Requirement: All films must be in English or have English subtitles at the time of submission.

2. Original Works: Films must be original creations, and you affirm that you have all the necessary rights and permissions for the submitted material.

3. Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend LAUTS and its employees from any liability, claims, damages, fees, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from the submission or any related activities.

4. Adherence to Rules: Failure to comply with the competition rules and regulations may result in disqualification and forfeiture of the entry fee.

5. Defense of Claims: You agree to hold LA Under the Stars harmless and defend against any claims, demands, losses, damages, judgments, liabilities, and expenses, including attorney's fees, arising from any third-party claims related to the submitted film, whether valid or groundless.

We appreciate your understanding and compliance with these terms as we strive to maintain a fair and successful film festival experience.