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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.

250
EVENTS
30
COUNTRIES
5,000
FILMS
20
LANGUAGES
Upcoming Events Supported by ELMA
- 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.
- May 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – May 31, 2026, 11:00 PM
- Oct 06, 2026, 6:00 PM – Oct 15, 2026, 10:00 PM
- Oct 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – Oct 25, 2026, 10:00 PMOct 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – Oct 25, 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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