Los Angeles ESSY Film Festival is an independent film festival dedicated to showcasing bold story telling, emerging voices, and daring cinematic work.

Established in 2026, this will be the first event under the ESSY brand. We are excited to welcome new storytellers and create a platform for film enthusiasts. We are looking forward to hosting industry members to our first event on April 23rd, 2026 at Soho House West Hollywood. For the full event schedule, check our Event Schedule page.

If you are film maker who would like to submit their project for our upcoming event, use the SUBMIT menu to send in your application. For any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us using our Contact options.