FESTIVAL SUPPORT
Since 2007, ELMA has supported nonprofit and educational venues across Los Angeles in bringing European cinema to new audiences. From timeless classics to bold new voices, we help showcase a wide spectrum of films that offer a vital alternative to Hollywood storytelling.
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EUPHORIA FILM FESTIVAL
A landmark celebration of European Cinema in Los Angeles
In 2014, ELMA partnered with 13 EU Consulates in Los Angeles and San Francisco and the USC School of Cinematic Arts to produce the EUphoria Film Festival, a landmark event for European cinema in Los Angeles. Over the course of six days, audiences were invited to discover award-winning films and box office successes from across the European Union, with 13 countries represented: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, and Poland.
The festival was designed to highlight the richness and diversity of European film culture and to foster greater awareness of the EU’s contemporary cinematic voices within the United States. Screenings of dramatic and documentary features were presented free of charge, and the opening night reception celebrated European heritage through food and community.
As we look ahead, EUphoria stands as an inspiring model of the kind of ambitious cultural programming ELMA is committed to supporting in Los Angeles.
COMPLETE LIST OF SUPPORTED EVENTS
ELMA is proud to have supported the following events over the years.
AFI FEST | 2015–present
Agnès Varda Film Series | 2009
The American French Film Festival | 2008–present
Andrzej Wajda Film Series | 2007
Animation Is Film Festival | 2017–present
Bertrand Tavernier Film Series | 2011
The Best of Recent Belgian Cinema | 2010–2013
CIACLA's Irish Film Festival Los Angeles | 2022–present
Cinema Italian Style | 2008–2012
Czech That Film | 2012–2022
EUphoria Film Festival | 2014
Eurocinema Film Series | 2007
Eurodocs Film Series | 2008
European Film Promotion | 2018
German Currents | 2007–present
Irish Film Festival LA | 2008–2012
Irish Screen America | 2015–2017
Kino Croatia | 2008, 2012–2015
LA OLA Spanish Cinema Showcase | 2015–2018
LAFCA | 2009–present
Los Angeles Greek Film Festival | 2009–present
Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival | 2013
OUTFEST | 2023
Polish Film Festival L.A. | 2008–2019
Recent Spanish Cinema | 2008–2024
Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. | 2009–2023
Screamfest Horror Film Festival L.A. | 2015–present
South East European Film Festival | 2008–present
Spotlight on French Animation | 2012
Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz | Winter 2016–present