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Hollywood, United States · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
The Dos Lagos Film Festival is a newer independent festival associated with the Dos Lagos Starlight Stadium 15 in Corona, California, though it is sometimes described in Hollywood-facing festival listings. It is notable for its community-oriented setting in a shopping and entertainment complex, its emphasis on networking and screening parties, and its broad, creator-friendly programming that includes features, shorts, actors, music videos, trailers, PSAs, and sizzle reels.[1]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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