FA has hosted VisionFest for over 25 years, spotlighting the most talented emerging indie filmmakers in LA and celebrating LA’s vast and vibrant filmmaking community in unique style. VisionFest attracts hundreds of filmmakers, celebrities, industry notables, film companies and true indie film lovers.
VisionFest includes Cinemix, a dynamic, day-long gathering and celebration of indie film support. After a pre-screening reception, we’ll present The Vision Award and announce the the winner of the LA Short Film Grant. We’ll finish the night with our always-inspiring screening of world class short films made by the best indie filmmakers in Los Angeles.
As part of our “brand” the filmmakers are always ALL in attendance for a brief Q&A after each film.
Cinemix
Cinemix is a dynamic, day-long event bringing together organizations, companies, festivals, unions and other entities dedicated to the support and empowerment of independent filmmakers and content creators.
Besides, exhibitor tables where filmmakers can meet and learn about key filmmaking support orgs, there will be a number of dynamic, relevant panels covering a wide range of filmmaking topics
The Vision Award
Since 2000, VisionFest has provided the platform for Filmmakers Alliance to present the prestigious Vision Award to a high-profile member of the Independent film community who has positively and significantly impacted the vitality of American Independent cinema and/or maintains a singular filmmaking aesthetic. Previous recipients include Mike Figgis, David O. Russell, Christine Vachon, Werner Herzog, Alex Payne, Allison Anders, Wim Wenders and Ted Hope.
The FA Short Film Grant is an all-inclusive grant awarded to one talented filmmaker with an amazing script and includes a full menu of production services, equipment package, post services and cash. It was created to nurture and launch the next generation of filmmaking talent.
