The Thespian Cinema Fest is an independent film festival based in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to showcasing unique and captivating stories from independent filmmakers. The festival hosts two distinct seasons each year: a Horror season in the fall and a Spring season that welcomes films from all genres except horror. Screenings take place at the Starlight Cinema in Lakewood, offering filmmakers networking opportunities and a chance to compete for awards in categories such as Best Feature, Best Short, Best Actor, and Best Actress.