Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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New York Los Angeles International Film Festival (NYLA)
Los Angeles, United States · Est. 2010 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Los Angeles, United States
65
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- No physical screenings
- 16 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Overview
The chief principle behind the NYLA International film festival is to create prominent networking and artistic interaction between talented independent filmmakers,writers, distributers and film enthusiast. The New York Los Angeles International Film Festival is a biannual event taking place in two of the biggest media cities in the world. Our New York screenings take place in May and our Los Angeles screenings in October. Thus, providing filmmakers with maximum exposure and networking opportunities for their projects. The NYLA humbly takes honor in providing such a platform for the many independent filmmakers and writers attempting to launch their careers and share their creative talents. With becoming one of the larger independent festivals on the horizon, we look forward to kicking off the New York Screening session of the NYLA this May and showcasing the expressive artistry of the stars of tomorrow.
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+30 pts)
- 16 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2010
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.0/ 5
Reviews
33
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
Amazing film festival. Thank you very much for the screening of my movie!
- Filmmaker
Thank you NYLA for awarding me with the best script, ‘Los Angeles to New York’ but I’m looking for an agent. I love Edinburgh! Home sweet home!
- Filmmaker
David Fong Young Cheung
- Filmmaker
It was truly a pleasure to participate in the New York Los Angeles International Film Festival (NYLA)! Being part of such a prestigious event and receiving awards was an incredibly rewarding experience. NYLA is an outstanding festival that deserves far greater recognition in the international film community. The level of curation and the caliber of works presented make it a truly significant platform for filmmakers around the world. I would like to sincerely thank the organizers for this wonderful opportunity. Your dedication and passion for cinema make this festival something special, and I am grateful to have been a part of it. Looking forward to future editions!
- Filmmaker
It was such a thrill and pleasure to be a part of the NY/LA international FilmFestivalToday. And what an honor that my film “Mystery on the Vegan Express” was a finalist. Thank you all again!
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