U.S. Fiction
Documentary
* Hillbilly, dirs. Sally Rubin, Ashley York
World Fiction
No need to travel abroad—titles from around the globe tell stories of exceptional characters, from a woman who chooses expensive cigarettes over her home (Microhabitat) to an enigmatic grandmother with an incredible history (The Cotton Wool War). No passport necessary.
LA Muse
Nightfall
Brace yourselves, because this category is filled with genuine scares, including psychological thrillers, comedic horror, and absurdist dark fantasy. Get ready to be haunted by the curse of Macbeth (Ghost Light), a mysterious man who wakes up in a morgue (The Dead Center), and a man seeking revenge on Homecoming weekend (Thriller).
Even in a city that offers all manner of cinematic entertainment at all times, The LA Film Festival stands out for its rich programming.