Slamdance Organization announced that its annual film festival will move to Los Angeles. The festival will run February 20-26, 2025 at venues in Hollywood, and the surrounding area. Theatres include the Landmark Theatres and the DGA Theater Complex, with more locations to be announced. many programs free to the public. The move to Los Angeles will allow for the continued growth of Slamdance’s year-round mission to provide an accessible and dynamic community for independent, visionary filmmakers and creators.
”Our journey in the film industry began at Slamdance, and our commitment to the festival and the opportunities it offers filmmakers has remained unwavering,” said filmmakers and AGBO co-founders Anthony and Joe Russo. “Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of collaborating with numerous filmmakers through our fellowship program and various initiatives at our studio. We look forward to witnessing the continued growth and impact of Slamdance in its new home.”
“Slamdance is coming to Los Angeles! Building upon our success in Utah, we will grow the festival with greater accessibility in Los Angeles and continue our work in launching new films, new careers, and new ideas in filmmaking”, said Slamdance President and Founder Peter Baxter. “With new and existing collaborators, our mission is to increase the global value of independent film and digital media and serve the Los Angeles arts community.”
The mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, has also endorsed the move, saying, “We are thrilled to announce that the Slamdance Film Festival is moving to Los Angeles and will host its first event here beginning in February 2025. To know the history and landscape of independent storytelling is to know that Los Angeles has always been a home and a source of inspiration for artists, as the creative capital of the world. As we welcome filmmakers, artists, and cinema enthusiasts from around the world, the Slamdance Film Festival will serve as a dynamic hub for creativity, connection, and job opportunities for Angelenos.”
Submissions for the Slamdance 2025 Film Festival will open on May 8, 2024.
