Las Vegas Film Festival Names First 25 Official Selections for 2027: Eight-Day Event Runs January 14-21 at Brenden Theatres at the Palms, With More Than 350 Films Expected
The Las Vegas Film Festival on October 22 announced its first 25 Official Selections for the 2027 event. The eight-day festival is scheduled for January 14-21, 2027, at Brenden Theatres at the Palms Casino Resort and venues throughout Las Vegas, and is expected to showcase more than 350 films.
According to the organizers, the program spans independent features, documentaries, short films, music videos and emerging media, bringing together filmmakers, audiences and industry professionals from Las Vegas and around the world. "The depth of talent and originality represented in this year's submissions is remarkable," said Festival Director Tom Ingram. "These first 25 selections reflect the creative vision and international scope of the festival. We're putting together an exceptional program for January."
The first 25 selections are: Kitty Clap Klub by Jack Richardson; Raccoon by Emilien Peyraud; KITKA by Delyana Ivelinova Stoyanova; Le Pulizie by Lisa Rosso; ELVIS, My Neighbor by Goran Gonzo Lukic; NIXIE by Mary Rachel Gardner; Undone by Juan Pablo Bornio Cottini; Golden Mirror by Lapierre & Beetch; ShowStopper by Amit Naftali and Smitha Hamsala; Don't Assume by Zeena M. Pliska; HUE by Syril Pecson; Trauma 4 Life by Roy Berkeley; Émile Reynaud: His Work and Legacy by Margaret Ridley; Save Me a Seat by Mirch Beard and Jane Greene; Sleepyhead by James Hilger; Esperando by Osvaldo Fregoso; El!jah – settle4tonight by Logan Shust; Obscure by Rob Cast; Double Date by Timmy L'Heureux; November Men by Jake Alda; An Effective Policy by Erich E Kemp; Per Our Last Conversation by Corina Monoran; French Toast by Andrew Coughlin; Off Script by Daren Sullivan; and PANICO by Jorge Catoni and Renata Valencia.
"We're creating meaningful opportunities for independent filmmakers to connect with audiences, expand their reach, and bring their work to a global stage," said Executive Director Louie Comella. The organizers said additional Official Selections will be announced in the coming weeks, along with ticket information and programming updates. Filmmakers may submit projects through FilmFreeway and Festhome until December 15, 2026.
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 图：Palms Casino Resort（本届影展主场 Brenden Theatres 所在地）。Tony Webster 摄，CC BY 2.0，经 Wikimedia Commons
