Downtown LA and Nearby
This area of Los Angeles includes 2220 Arts + Archives, Alamo Drafthouse, Amanda Cinema, Echo Park Film Center, Goethe-Institut Los Angeles, Heavy Manners Library, Human Resources, Last Remaining Seats, Libros Schmibros Lending Library, Mission Playhouse, MOCA, Now Instant Image Hall, REDCAT, Regal LA Live, Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA, Secret Movie Club, Soho Cinema Club, The Broad, The Regent Theater, The United Theater on Broadway, The Velaslavasay Panorama, Theosophy Hall, USC School of Cinematic Arts, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Studio Ghibli Fest. Sometimes it may also include Retroformat Silent Films and Street Food Cinema.
Neighboring Areas: Eagle Rock / Glendale / Pasadena | Hollywood / Los Feliz | South Bay / Long Beach
Upcoming Films in Downtown LA and Nearby
Thu, Mar 12
Fri, Mar 13
Sat, Mar 14
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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (with Live Score)
Theosophy Hall
At Theosophy Hall, 245 W 33rd Street, LA (near USC). Doors open at 6:00 pm with a reception preceding the 7:00 pm screening. Screening features an original live score performed by Jed Smith, Andrew McGregor, and Craig Safan.
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Sun, Mar 15
Mon, Mar 16
Tue, Mar 17
Wed, Mar 18
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Goethe-Institut Los Angeles
Free with RSVP (click “tickets”). Followed by discussion with Writer-Director Maria Bobeva (SCARLET), Writer-Director Tillmann Betz (LAST CALL BLUE), and Producer Siri Hjorton Wagner (WITHOUT KELLY), moderated by Vera Mijojlić, founder of the South East European Film Festival (SEEfest).
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Thu, Mar 19
Fri, Mar 20
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The Velaslavasay Panorama
Films by Cauleen Smith, co-presented by Filmforum.
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Sat, Mar 21
Sun, Mar 22
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LA Filmforum and Rotations: Gunvor Nelson Tribute - Red Shift
2220 Arts + Archives
A retrospective covering a range of Nelson’s works. With introduction by Steve Anker.
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Mon, Mar 23
Tue, Mar 24
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The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist
USC School of Cinematic Arts
At Norris Cinema Theatre at the Frank Sinatra Hall.
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Wed, Mar 25
Thu, Mar 26
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Now Instant Image Hall
The Los Angeles premiere of the restoration of Robert Bresson’s The Devil, Probably is presented with an introduction from Writer and Film Critic A.S. Hamrah.
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Fri, Mar 27
Sat, Mar 28
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Gibson + Recoder — The Changeover System: A Projection Performance Installation (2023–2025)
REDCAT
Los Angeles premiere.
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Sun, Mar 29
Mon, Mar 30
Tue, Mar 31
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Fri, Apr 3
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Alamo Drafthouse
Part of the “Fantastic Fest Presents” series. With director Alice Maio Mackay in attendance.
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Sat, Apr 18
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Rozz Williams: Romeo’s Distress
The United Theater on Broadway
Documentary about Rozz Williams, followed by live performance featuring former Christian Death members.
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Sun, Apr 19
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LA Filmforum: The Films of Gordon Matta-Clark
2220 Arts + Archives
In person: curators Jessamyn Fiore, Director of the Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark, and Dylan Adamson.
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Mon, Apr 20
Tue, Apr 21
Wed, Apr 22
Thu, Apr 23
Fri, Apr 24
Sat, Apr 25
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REDCAT
World premiere. Followed by conversation with Ben Caldwell, film programmer Jheanelle Brown, and scholar and multimedia/film producer Robeson Taj Frazier.
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Sun, Apr 26
Fri, May 1
Sat, May 2
Thu, May 7
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CalArts Film/Video Showcase: Long Form
REDCAT
The CalArts School of Film/Video presents three nights of a juried selection of new films by students in its programs. This is night one. Free (click “tickets”).
Fri, May 8
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CalArts Film/Video Showcase: Film Directing Program
REDCAT
The CalArts School of Film/Video presents three nights of a juried selection of new films by students in its programs. This is night two. Free (click “tickets”).
Sat, May 9
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CalArts Film/Video Showcase: Program in Film and Video
REDCAT
The CalArts School of Film/Video presents three nights of a juried selection of new films by students in its programs. This is night three. Free (click “tickets”).
Sun, May 24
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Lightstruck: Ulrike Ottinger’s Taiga (1991/92)
2220 Arts + Archives
With English subtitles. There will be two breaks, with the film concluding at approximately 10:00 pm.
Sat, Oct 24
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The United Theater on Broadway
40th anniversary screening accompanied by a live band.