A platform for experimental, bold, and creative works outside the boundaries of mainstream cinema; accepting feature and short films and video art
Festival Name: Experimental Forum
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Festival Dates: February 7, 2027
Edition: 11th Edition
About the Festival: An international film and video art festival dedicated to showcasing experimental films and moving image works by artists from around the world, from auteur filmmakers to innovative video artists. The festival aims to provide a supportive platform for exciting, challenging, and creative works that often fall outside the scope and boundaries of mainstream film festivals and art galleries.
Awards: Best Experimental Feature, Best Experimental Short, Best Video Art Film, Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary Feature, Best Animated Feature, Best Narrative Short, Best Documentary Short, Best Animated Short, Best Foreign Language Short, Best Foreign Language Feature, Best First Feature, Best First Short, Best Student Film, Best Screenplay, Best One-Minute Film, Best Trailer, Best One-Shot Film, Best New Media/Web Series, Best Vertical Video, Best Music Video.
Accepted Genres: Experimental Feature, Experimental Short, Video Art, Narrative Feature, Narrative Short, Documentary Feature, Documentary Short, First Feature, First Short, Foreign Language Feature, Foreign Language Short, Student Film, Screenplay, Animated Short, One-Minute Film, Trailer (10 to 180 seconds), One-Shot Film, Music Video, New Media/Web Series, Vertical Video.
Runtime:
- Experimental Feature: More than 45 minutes
- Experimental Short: 45 minutes or less
Language and Subtitles: For films not in English, English subtitles are recommended.
Entry Fee: $30-36
Deadline:October 18, 2026
Other Information:The festival accepts both new and old works. Films that have been screened at other festivals are also eligible for submission.
