LABRFF is celebrating 18 years and will offer over 30 films at “The Culver Theater”.
Celebrating 18 Years of Brazilian Cinema in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival (LABRFF) proudly celebrates its 18th anniversary, continuing its mission to spotlight diverse independent voices from Brazil and around the world. Submissions are now officially open.
This year’s edition will open with a glamorous Opening Night Gala at the newly reimagined Culver Theater, now owned by Amazon Studios. Guests will enjoy a red-carpet event, the premiere of the Opening Night film, followed by a cocktail reception.
“LABRFF is proud to present a diverse lineup of independent storytellers. The festival has seen tremendous growth, allowing us to showcase and nurture important voices that the world needs to hear,” said Meire Fernandes, LABRFF founder.
The Culver Steps – A Cultural Hub
Alongside the theater experience, LABRFF highlights The Culver Steps, an urban oasis in the heart of Culver City. With its park-like green spaces, terraces, and vibrant community atmosphere, it is a place where shopping, dining, outdoor movies, and live events create an exciting cultural hub.
LABRFF Kids – Inspiring the Next Generation
For the third year, LABRFF is proud to include a Kids Programming section, presented in partnership with Linwood Howe Elementary School in Culver City. This initiative brings independent and family-friendly films to young audiences, introducing children to stories that inspire creativity and broaden their cultural horizons—films that go beyond the mainstream, without franchise tie-ins or merchandise-driven narratives.
Expanding Horizons – Environmental Films
In addition to its traditional categories, LABRFF is excited to feature Environmental films, reflecting the festival’s commitment to diverse perspectives and meaningful storytelling that addresses urgent global issues.
MISSION
At LABRFF, our mission is to celebrate and showcase the richness and diversity of Brazilian cinema. As a premier Brazilian film festival, we aim to provide a vibrant platform for filmmakers to share their unique stories and perspectives, fostering cultural exchange and understanding. Our festival is dedicated to promoting innovation, creativity, and excellence in filmmaking, inspiring both creators and audiences. Through screenings, workshops, and networking opportunities, we seek to empower emerging talent, highlight underrepresented voices, and create a dynamic community that values the art of cinema.
FULL FESTIVAL PROGRAM
The 2024 Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival (LABRFF) will showcase over 40 independent films from Brazil and around the world, combining the best of features, documentaries, shorts, kids, and environmental films as well as tribute screenings, a celebrity-filled red carpet and more.
Competitions:
- Narrative Feature Competition – Brazilian feature films
- Documentary Feature Competition – Brazilian documentaries
- Shorts Competition: Brazilian Shorts
- International Competition: Features, Documentaries & Shorts
