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OUR MISSION

To create new avenues for better cultural understanding between the people of Europe and the people of the USA by celebrating alternative cinema.

Since its founding in 2007, ELMA has supported more than

250
EVENTS

30
COUNTRIES

5,000
FILMS

20
LANGUAGES

Upcoming Events Supported by ELMA

Dec 16, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
A Night of Short French Films
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Dec 16, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Los Angeles, 10361 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA
In this new collection of French shorts, we delve into films with a distinctly French style selected from the top French festival circuit. Along with the free cheese and charcuterie tasting at intermission, you’ll feel as though you were in Paris!
Mar 18, 2026, 8:00 PM – Mar 23, 2026, 9:00 PM
A Week of French Language Cinema
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Mar 18, 2026, 8:00 PM – Mar 23, 2026, 9:00 PM
Los Angeles, 10361 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA
A Week of French Language Cinema exemplifies the range and vibrancy of contemporary French language filmmakers, taking place March 18-22. Intermission with complimentary cheese and charcuterie included in the price of a ticket.
Mar 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – Mar 22, 2026, 11:00 PM
CIACLA's Irish Film Festival Los Angeles
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Mar 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – Mar 22, 2026, 11:00 PM
Santa Monica, 1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
20-22nd March 2026 will mark the seventh year of CIACLA's celebration of Irish Film with now a three day festival held in Santa Monica, showcasing the best of Irish Film featuring some of Ireland's most exciting filmmakers!

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