LA Shorts Fest
| Location | Los Angeles, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| Language | International |
| Website | http://www.lashortsfest.com |
The Los Angeles International Short Film Festival (LA Shorts Fest) founded by Robert Arentz in 1997 is one of the most prestigious and largest international short film festivals in the world[1] with more 280 films screening annually.
In order to qualify for a short film award at the annual Academy Awards (the Oscars) you must meet the Rules and Eligibility criteria,[2] which includes qualification through awards at qualifying festivals. LA Shorts Fest is the only film festival with 7 award categories recognized by the Academy Awards.
The festival is accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and award winners are eligible for Academy nomination.[3][4] LA Shorts Fest is also an official qualifying event for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) short film awards.[5] This year LA Shorts Fest was added to the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television (ACCT) presenters of the Canadian Screen Awards – eligible international film festivals.
LA Shorts Fest alumni directors include Tim Burton, Bryan Singer, Paul Haggis, Shane Black, Jason Reitman, John Woo, Tony Scott, David Lynch, Joe Carnahan, Louis D'Esposito, Terry Gilliam, Jon Favreau, Scarlett Johansson, Vin Diesel, Hilary Swank, Demi Moore, Courteney Cox, Jessica Biel, Kirsten Dunst, Luke Wilson, Ralph Macchio, Ricky Gervais and many more.[6]
The 2015 Los Angeles International Short Film Festival moves to L.A. LIVE downtown taking place September 3–10. The official screening venue is Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE Stadium 14.[6]
Prestige
In 2010, MovieMaker magazine reported that a total of 33 LA Shorts Fest winners had earned Academy Award nominations, with 11 filmmakers taking home the Oscar[7]
According to Film Festival Life, LA Shorts Fest is the only film festival with seven award categories recognised by the Academy Awards. It reported this year that a total of 44 LA Shorts Fest winners have progressed through to become Academy Award nominees, with 14 filmmakers taking home an Oscar.[8]
Honorees
The festival has honored Charles Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and Robert Wise.[9]
References
- ↑ Zero Short Film
- ↑ "Rules And Eligibility for Short Film Awards At The Oscars". Oscars.org. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- ↑ LA Shorts Fest
- ↑ "Oscars short films qualifying festival list" (PDF). Oscars.org. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- ↑ "BAFTA 2014/15: RECOGNISED SHORT FILM FESTIVALS LIST" (PDF). film.britishcouncil.org. BAFTA. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- 1 2 "2011 Award Winners". 15th LA Shorts Fest (2011). Los Angeles International Short Film Festival. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
- ↑ "LA Shorts Fest". MovieMaker. July 2, 2010. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ↑ "Film Festival Life - LA Shorts Fest". Film Festival Life. Film Festival LIfe Magazine. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- ↑ "LAShortsFest". LAShortsFest. Retrieved 24 July 2015.