Dances With Films Festival Announces 2026 Lineup of 279 Independent Films
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The Dances With Films festival in Los Angeles has announced its 2026 lineup, featuring 279 independent films. The event will run from June 18-28 at the TCL Chinese Theater, opening with 'Yale' and closing with 'Tender'.
Facts First
- The 2026 Dances With Films festival will screen 279 independent films in Los Angeles from June 18-28.
- The lineup includes 41 narrative features, 17 documentary features, and 184 short films.
- Jay Silverman's 'Yale' will open the festival, starring Kevin Dunn and Rachael Harris.
- Adam Hoelzel's 'Tender' will close the festival, starring Jesse Garcia and Jess Weixler.
- The festival will also premiere 33 television and streaming pilots.
What Happened
The Dances With Films festival has announced the full lineup for its 2026 edition, which will take place from June 18-28 at the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles. The festival will screen a total of 279 films, including 41 narrative features, 17 documentary features, 4 midnight features, 33 television and streaming pilots, and 184 short films. The opening night film is Jay Silverman's 'Yale', and the closing night film is Adam Hoelzel's 'Tender'.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a film enthusiast in Los Angeles, you may have the opportunity to see a wide variety of new independent films and pilots before they are widely released. The festival's focus on independent work could provide you with access to unique storytelling and emerging talent that is not typically showcased in mainstream theaters.
What's Next
The festival is scheduled to proceed as planned from June 18-28. Attendees can likely expect to see the announced premieres, including narrative features like 'American Flake', 'Angeleno', and 'Bandit', and documentaries like 'Autumn' and 'The Last Place on Earth'.