Join us this Saturday, October 24, 2026, for the Hollywood Afterdark Film Festival at Upstairs El Centro in Los Angeles. From afternoon screenings to evening conversations, the festival brings filmmakers, writers, actors, and film lovers together to celebrate independent storytelling.
Whether you have a film in the program, are developing your next script, or simply love discovering new voices, we invite you to spend the day watching films and connecting with the creative community.
Discover Independent Films
2:00–7:30 PM
Our screening program features independent short films and documentaries exploring a range of subjects and perspectives.
Across four blocks, audiences can discover titles including Uninvited, Moonbeam, CANVAS, Nothing’s Broken, The Instrument, The Talk, and LEGENDS of Bombay Beach, alongside the other selected projects.
Come curious, discover something unexpected, and support the filmmakers bringing these stories to the screen.
Join the Scriptwriting Panel
7:30–8:30 PM
After the screenings, the focus turns to where so many films begin: the script.
Our scriptwriting panel offers a space for conversation about writing and storytelling. Open to all, it welcomes writers, filmmakers, and anyone interested in the creative process behind a film.
Meet Your Creative Community
8:30–10:00 PM
Stay for our free networking session, with complimentary water, sodas, and wine.
Meet fellow filmmakers, writers, actors, producers, and creative professionals in a relaxed setting. Share what you are working on, exchange ideas, and make connections that can continue beyond the festival.
Plan Your Visit
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 2:00–10:00 PM
Venue: Upstairs El Centro
Address: 1103B N El Centro Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
- Screenings: 2:00–7:30 PM
- Scriptwriting Panel: 7:30–8:30 PM
- Networking: 8:30–10:00 PM
