HOW DO YOU
DOWNTOWN?
The Arts District, 7+FIG, Chinatown, Bunker Hill, Olvera Street, the Fashion District, South Park...
Downtown Film Festival — L.A. is as multi-faceted as its namesake location. Plugging into the downtown vibe is easy. Just choose your muse below & let it be your guide:
Fiercely Independent
For fans of independent cinema, the choices are nearly unlimited with dozens of feature film & short film programs, screening on a daily basis at the AT&T Center venue's newly renovated 500-seat state-of-the-art theater.
Music Fan-atic
Classic
Hollywood icon Paul Newman will be honored on the 1st anniversary of his passing with back-to-back, outdoor screenings of two of his most celebrated films: Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid & Hud. It's all FREE!
Scene-ster
Yeah, baby! We hear you. It's a party every night - uh, make that two parties every night — at the 2009 Downtown Film Festival.
Green-ster
Green is more than good for the environment. It's also cool. Join the "living green, living great" crowd all-day & into-the-evening at Sustainable L.A. on Thursday, Aug. 20th at the festival's 7+FIG.
DayTripper
The Shorts & Sweets, August 17-21, is especially designed for commuters. Get a taste of the festival twice daily with a fascinating smorgasbord of short films & videos from around the world. Complimentary coffee & sweets! Mmmmm.
Avant-Garde / Artsy
Digital Art L.A. is a festival within a festival, an international showcase of digital and art videos.
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Festival Events
The Downtown Film Festival &mdash L.A. is much more than films.
Check out the array of parties and after-hour events below.
Some of the best events are literally steps away from your screening at the festival Cinema Lounge, open nightly beginning Friday, August 14, 5-11 pm.
Events are still being added, so frequent this website for daily updates. Hear about last-minute invites to VIP galas and special events through our social networking sites or call our
Old School Festival Hotline at (213) 623-1929.
 For all your film festival and L.A. taxi needs, call us at 323-653-5050. |
Wednesday, August 12th
- Pre-Screening Dinner at Rivera Restaurant
 Opening Night Gala. Attended by celebrities, film industry heavyweights, the political elite and downtown business executives, this premiere event will be held in the city's most dazzling site — the Penthouse at AT&T Center. Following the Opening Night Film, Spike Lee's Passing Strange The Movie, screening at the AT&T Center Theater guests will be whisked by high-speed elevator to the 32nd floor penthouse of the $35-million newly renovated high-rise complex. Guests will enjoy catering by Rivera Restaurant, premium cocktails by Tommy Bahama Rum and beer by Karl Strauss. Sounds of the night will be provided by Social Vibe's DJ Doughboy. 9:30 pm.
Thursday, August 13th
- Pre-Screening Dinner at Rivera Restaurant
- Come celebrate ArtWalk and see a special preview of Digital Art L.A.'s international video instillation at the Rowan Gallery. 12 pm - 10pm.
- Late night party at SEVEN GRAND. 11:00 pm
Friday, August 14th
- Pre-Screening Dinner at Rivera Restaurant
- Centerpiece Gala at the AT&T Center Penthouse. Sounds of the night will be provided by Social Vibe's DJ 247 DLO. 9:30 pm
Saturday, August 15th
- Pre-Screening Dinner at Rivera Restaurant
- Young Filmmakers Reception at La Fonda Restaurant. 4:00 pm
- Launch of Music Film Series at The GRAMMY Museum at L.A. Live! Party at Rockin Fish. 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm.
- Digital Art L.A. Reception. Rowan Gallery. 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
- Cinema Lounge "L.A. Alt-Kulture Night" featuring DJ Eklectiq. Tonight's ticket holders in free. 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Late night party at Bottega Louie Restaurant. 11:00 pm
Sunday, August 16th
- Pre-Screening Dinner at Rivera Restaurant
 Cinema Lounge "City of Angles at Views from the Los Angeles Avant-Garde" featuring DJ Pelau. Tonight's ticket holders in free. 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Film Distribution Panel at AT&T Theater. 3:00 pm
- Sex and Cinema Seminar following the screening of Now and Later at AT&T Theater. 9:30 pm
- Late night party at Engine Co. No. 28 Restaurant
Monday, August 17th
- Pre-Screening Dinner at Rivera Restaurant
- Cinema Lounge "Diversity Night" Featuring DJ Lezlee. Tonight's ticket holders in free. 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Late night party at Blue Velvet Lounge.
Tuesday, August 18th
- Pre-Screening Dinner at Rivera Restaurant
- Cinema Lounge "Young Hollyood Night" featuring DJ Christian Bradford. Tonight's ticket holders in free. 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- 3DIY Forum 7:30 pm at Downtown Independent Theater
- Late night party at Remedy Lounge. 11:00 pm
Wednesday, August 19th
- Pre-Screening Dinner at Rivera Restaurant
- Cinema Lounge "Downtowners Night" featuring Mitry. Tonight's ticket holders in free. 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- GRAMMY Museum Music Film Film Fest after-screening party, Rock'N Fish, 9:15 pm - 11 pm, featuring an array of Signature Appetizers and Cocktails.
Followed by DJ's, Dancing and Cocktails at The Conga Room (discount with DFFLA ticket or badge)
Thursday, August 20th
- Pre-Screening Dinner at Rivera Restaurant
- Cinema Lounge "Sustainable L.A." featuring DJ Roam. Tonight's ticket holders in free. 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Documentary Music Screening Series after party at Rock n' Fish.
- GRAMMY Museum Music Film Film Fest after-screening party, Rock'N Fish, 9:15 pm - 11 pm, featuring an array of Signature Appetizers and Cocktails.
Followed by DJ's, Dancing and Cocktails at The Conga Room (discount with DFFLA ticket or badge)
Friday, August 21st
- Pre-Screening Dinner at Rivera Restaurant
- Documentary Music Screening Series after party at Rock n' Fish.
- Cinema Lounge "Latino Night" featuring DJ Michael Spinz. Tonight's ticket holders in free. 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Sundance Film Festival & Downtown Film Festival-L.A. Party, Rowan Lofts Gallery, time to be announced
- Late night party at Provecho Restaurant. 11:00 pm
Saturday, August 22
- Pre-Screening Dinner at Rivera Restaurant
- Closing Night Gala at the AT&T Theater 7:00 pm
- DJ Doughboy
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