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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

  • Apr 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – May 06, 2026, 11:00 PM
    Apr 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – May 06, 2026, 11:00 PM
    Beverly Hills, 135 S Doheny Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, USA
    A competition festival presenting to American audiences cinematic and cultural diversity of 20 countries of Eastern/Central Europe, the Balkans and Caucasus. It provides a platform in the U.S. for the discovery of new talent from Eastern and Southeastern Europe.
  • May 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – May 31, 2026, 11:00 PM
    May 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – May 31, 2026, 11:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    The 20th anniversary of the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF). LAGFF presents a variety of film programs, both contemporary and retrospective, in Hollywood - the heart of the entertainment capital of the world.
  • Oct 06, 2026, 6:00 PM – Oct 15, 2026, 10:00 PM
    Oct 06, 2026, 6:00 PM – Oct 15, 2026, 10:00 PM
    TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, 6925 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028, USA
    Screamfest® Horror Film Festival is the largest and longest running horror film festival in the United States. The festival showcases new genre films from around the world.
  • Oct 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – Oct 25, 2026, 10:00 PM
    Oct 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – Oct 25, 2026, 10:00 PM
    TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, 6925 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028, USA
    AFI FEST 2026 presented by Canva is scheduled for October 22-26 with in-person screenings and events in Los Angeles, CA, showcasing transformative stories from groundbreaking artists. AFI FEST is the longest-running international film festival in Los Angeles.

European Languages and Movies in America

Our mission is to create new avenues for better cultural understanding between the people of Europe and the people of the USA by celebrating alternative cinema.

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