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OUR MISSION

To create new avenues for better cultural understanding between the people of Europe and the people of the USA by celebrating alternative cinema.

Since its founding in 2007, ELMA has supported more than

250
EVENTS

30
COUNTRIES

5,000
FILMS

20
LANGUAGES

Upcoming Events Supported by ELMA

  • Mar 18, 2026, 8:00 PM – Mar 23, 2026, 9:00 PM
    Mar 18, 2026, 8:00 PM – Mar 23, 2026, 9:00 PM
    Los Angeles, 10361 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA
    A Week of French Language Cinema exemplifies the range and vibrancy of contemporary French language filmmakers, taking place March 18-22. Intermission with complimentary cheese and charcuterie included in the price of a ticket.
  • Mar 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – Mar 22, 2026, 11:00 PM
    Mar 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – Mar 22, 2026, 11:00 PM
    Santa Monica, 1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
    20-22nd March 2026 will mark the seventh year of CIACLA's celebration of Irish Film with now a three day festival held in Santa Monica, showcasing the best of Irish Film featuring some of Ireland's most exciting filmmakers!
  • Apr 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – May 06, 2026, 11:00 PM
    Apr 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – May 06, 2026, 11:00 PM
    Beverly Hills, 135 S Doheny Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, USA
    A competition festival presenting to American audiences cinematic and cultural diversity of 20 countries of Eastern/Central Europe, the Balkans and Caucasus. It provides a platform in the U.S. for the discovery of new talent from Eastern and Southeastern Europe.
  • Jun 01, 2026, 7:00 PM – Jun 07, 2026, 11:00 PM
    Jun 01, 2026, 7:00 PM – Jun 07, 2026, 11:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    The 20th anniversary of the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF). LAGFF presents a variety of film programs, both contemporary and retrospective, in Hollywood - the heart of the entertainment capital of the world.

European Languages and Movies in America

Our mission is to create new avenues for better cultural understanding between the people of Europe and the people of the USA by celebrating alternative cinema.

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