Los Angeles has struggled during the last few years to sustain a signature high-profile film festival, with the closing of the Los Angeles Film Festival, the collapse of Outfest and changes in leadership at AFI Fest. A new festival, the Los Angeles Festival of Movies, co-presented by Mezzanine and the distributor and streaming platform Mubi, hopes to bridge that divide, creating a destination that will tap the enthusiasm of local audiences for both new work and retrospective titles. “Film festivals in L.A. are often defined in relation to the commercial film industry. 2220 Arts + Archives is one of three venues that will be home to the new Los Angeles Festival of Movies, an event intended to foster community. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times)AdvertisementThe choice of venues was purposeful, as they all include spaces for people to socialize and talk about the films after screenings.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 20, 2024 17:00 UTC