Juror in the spotlight: an interview with Kelly Karavites
Most people wouldn't give up a promising career in order to pursue their dreams. It's risky, challenging, some would even say crazy to...
LAFA Team
Jan 24, 2017
"We were looking for something weird to tell about frustration and addiction"
The winner of December edition, Hooked, was different than all the other winners in 2016. In fact, it's probably different than anything...
Interview with Luca Vecchi, director of Hooked
Jan 14, 2017
"I decided to find out what happens to those children when their parents die”
Road to Hope is an extraordinary film and the first documentary to win the Film of the Month award at LAFA. Our lead judge, Shaw Jones,...
Interview with Mike Wargo
Dec 29, 2016
"I was tired of the same old tropes for women, and wanted to do something different"
Joanna Strange is different. Unlike many filmmakers, especially those who make their first short film, Joanna created a unique,...
Interview with Joanna Strange, Director of Blonde
Nov 10, 2016
״The film gods were on our side that day״
Creating a successful film isn't an easy task, let alone when dealing with a difficult, taboo topic. But Molly Ratermann, writer,...
Interview with Molly Ratermann
Oct 14, 2016
"I wanted to make the viewers feel they watch something between dream and reality"
Although people love comedies, it's rare that a comedy wins a major award that is not related to the genre. Most of the "Best Picture"...
Interview with Anthony Nion
Sep 30, 2016
"I was waiting for the right moment to tell the right story"
Our knockout winner of August, Human, is a highly recommended sci-fi film, directed by Patrick Ryder. We asked Patrick to join us for an...
Interview with Patrick Ryder, Director of Human
Sep 9, 2016
