The Los Angeles International Film Festival (LAIFF) is an annual event that showcases independent films from around the world, providing a platform for both emerging and established filmmakers. The festival focuses on discovering and promoting new talent in filmmaking, with a particular emphasis on low-budget, micro-budget, and no-budget independent films. It accepts submissions across various genres including drama, experimental, comedy, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, animation, and documentary. The LAIFF aims to empower the next generation of artists by highlighting the important role independent films play in storytelling and culture. The festival has historically held screenings at venues such as the Edgemar Center in Santa Monica and the Secret Movie Club in downtown Los Angeles.