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Los Angeles Film Awards

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Official website
http://www.lafilmawards.net/
Last checked
24 September 2026

News

LAFA Winners - August 2026
2 September 2026
​​ Best Picture Talking Parrot - Luo Yu Best Narrative Feature Maybe It's Love - Akhil Akkina Best Narrative Short Talking Parrot - Luo Yu Best Indie Film Data Not Drama - David Ramer Best Drama The Guardian Angel - Andrei Christian Bortica Best Thriller Synthetic - Ismail Albukhari Best Sci-Fi Furi - Barty Shepherd, Bailey Tom Bailey, Lucy May Mil
Talking Parrot: Film Review
2 September 2026
Talking Parrot is a quietly powerful film that invites us to walk in another's shoes with profound empathy. Through remarkable sensitivity and emotional honesty, director Yu Luo explores one of the most heartbreaking questions a parent of a child with disabilities can face: Who will care for my child when I'm gone?
11th Annual LAFA 2026 Nominations
17 August 2026
Entering its second decade, the Los Angeles Film Awards continues to serve as an elite global benchmark for filmmaking excellence, spotlighting extraordinary narratives that carry the depth and polish of high-end cinema. The selection process for our 11th annual edition highlighted a breathtaking caliber of films, driven by complex storytelling, ma
10th Annual LAFA 2025 Nominations
17 August 2026
Over the past decade, the Los Angeles Film Awards has established itself as a premier destination for cinematic excellence, acting as a vital bridge where high-caliber studio storytelling and elite independent vision meet. As we celebrate our milestone 10th anniversary, the official nominee class of 2025 represents the absolute vanguard of the craf
Faith and the Christmas Star: Film Review
11 August 2026
“Faith and the Christmas Star” directed by Anne Trenning is a marvelously refreshing take on classic Christmas stories. Much of today’s modern filmmaking, particularly the ones driven toward young viewers, exists in overwhelm and overstimulation.
Robbery at the Rockvale Theatre: Film Review
2 August 2026
Robbery at the Rockvale Theatre / Written and Directed by Jesse Edwards Family films are often the hardest to pull off. They need to entertain younger audiences while still offering enough heart, humor, and adventure to keep everyone else invested.
LAFA Winners - June 2026
2 July 2026
​​ Best Picture The Baby Clause - Maty Young, LK Bermudez Best Narrative Film SEEK II: The Unsung Scars - Shane Kosugi, Kenji Qurata Best Indie Film A Lot to Lose - Yiqing Wei, Brycen Guerrero Best Drama Second Life - Ching-Hung An Best Comedy A World Class Superpower - Mikael Genachte-Le Bail Best Parody A World Class Superpower - Mikael Genachte-
Second Life: Film Review
2 July 2026
Second Life / Written by Ying-min Chang, Ching-Hung An, Chi-Hsiang Wang. Directed by Ching-Hung An Based on a remarkable true story, Second Life is an ambitious and deeply heartfelt drama that embraces a wide emotional spectrum.
What the Deep Knows: Film Review
2 July 2026
Film Review: What the Deep Knows - A Beautiful Story About Fear, Courage, and Connection Created by Claudia Lalau. Fear is one of the first emotions we learn as children.
SEEK II: The Unsung Scars: Film Review
2 July 2026
SEEK II: The Unsung Scars delivers exactly the kind of cinematic experience its premise promises - a fast-paced, action-driven story filled with suspense, impressive combat sequences, and strong visual craftsmanship. The chapter-based structure helps maintain momentum throughout the film while allowing each sequence to build toward its own dramatic

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