LA Dance FilmFestival 2022 Award Winning Film Going Down Directed by Cailin Leigh Manning

Los Angeles Dance Film Festival

“Gathering creators and lovers of screendance in one place.”

A film festival featuring short dance films from around the world!

LADFF CELEBRATED ITS 7th Annual FILM FESTIVAL on NOVEMBER 5th, 2023!

We’re working on some things behind the scenes, please stay tuned for our next season!

We proudly accept entries exclusively via FilmFreeway


Reviews From Filmmakers

This festival is small but mighty! The screening was packed and events surrounding the festival itself made me feel welcomed into an awesome community of filmmakers and fans of dance on camera. It was an honor to share my film with such an enthusiastic group.
— Talia Shea Levin
By far one of the best festival we’ve experienced!
Very honoured to be a part of this wonderful festival! Amazing in every possible way!
— Erika O'Neill
Wonderful warm screening experience.
— Ben Kadie



Los Angeles Dance Film Festival is a tax-exempt 503(c)(3) organization. Tax ID: 87-3991400