"The 2026 edition will kick off with John Early's directorial debut "Maddie's Secret," which earned rave reviews out of TIFF in 2025. Magnolia Pictures will release the film this spring, so the LAFM screening will serve as something of a re-launch to bring the film back into public consciousness."
"A beautiful food influencer's perfect life unravels when her rising fame awakens an adolescent struggle with an eating disorder. Narrative. Q&A with Kate Berlant, Vanessa Bayer, Pat Regan, and Claudia O'Doherty."
"2026 will also mark the first LAFM since the festival parted ways with its original sponsor, MUBI, over the distributor's investment from Sequoia Capital, which has also invested in Israeli defense contractors. Kino Film Collection and Mezzanine serve as presenting sponsors."
The Los Angeles Festival of Movies announces its third edition programming for 2026, running April 9-12 across various Los Angeles venues including Vidiots, 2220 Arts + Archives, Now Instant Image Hall, and the Philosophical Research Society. The festival opens with John Early's directorial debut "Maddie's Secret," which premiered at TIFF 2025 and will receive a theatrical release by Magnolia Pictures. The closing night film is Sophy Romvari's directorial debut "Blue Heron," which premiered at the 2025 Locarno Film Festival. This marks the first LAFM since parting ways with original sponsor MUBI due to the distributor's investment from Sequoia Capital, which has also invested in Israeli defense contractors. Kino Film Collection and Mezzanine now serve as presenting sponsors.
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