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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 PMMar 18, 2026, 8:00 PM – Mar 23, 2026, 9:00 PMLos Angeles, 10361 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USAA 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 PMMar 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – Mar 22, 2026, 11:00 PMSanta Monica, 1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA20-22nd 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 PMApr 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – May 06, 2026, 11:00 PMBeverly Hills, 135 S Doheny Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, USAA 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
- Oct 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – Oct 26, 2026, 10:00 PMOct 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – Oct 26, 2026, 10:00 PMTCL Chinese 6 Theatres, 6925 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028, USAAFI FEST 2026 presented by Canva is scheduled for October 22-26 with in-person screenings and events in Los Angeles, CA, showcasing transformative stories from groundbreaking artists. AFI FEST is the longest-running international film festival in Los Angeles.
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