 la film festival next festival dates 20sep2018 festival event dates 20sep2018 28sep2018 https wwwfilmindependentorg lafilmfestival  festival description the la film festival is an annual film festival held in september in los angeles california it showcases independent international feature documentary and short films as well as web series music videos episodic television and panel conversations since 2001 it has been run by the nonprofit organization film independent which since 1985 has also produced the annual film independent spirit awards in santa monica  