"Many people thought I could only shoot 'kid films', just because I’m a woman"
Hande Türkel​ is a talented filmmaker from Turkey, who has already directed over 50 commercials. Recently, Hande's debut film, Akide, won...
LAFA Team
Feb 18, 2018
"If you feel you have an amazing story that must be told, don't wait!"
Some people were born to win big. When Jarek Marszewski started writing his second feature film, Bikini Blue, he knew that the story...
LAFA Team
Feb 18, 2018
Juror in the Spotlight: Shannon Brown
See that smile? Any time Shannon Brown enters the room, he fills it up with positive energy. His colleagues praise him and describe an...
LAFA Team
Feb 8, 2018
Filmmaker in the Spotlight: an Interview with Ann Huang
Ann Huang is a filmmaker based in Newport Beach, Southern California. Huang was born in Mainland China and raised in Mexico and the US....
LAFA Team
Jan 24, 2018
"As a lead producer, you must keep a good balance between the business side and the film's
Bohan Gong is a film producer based in Hollywood. His academic background and film producing experience created an extraordinary...
LAFA Team
Nov 11, 2017
"Keep an open mind for films that try to push the medium further"
There's no doubt that Nick Sarafis' work pushes the limits of cinematic storytelling. His style is unique, fresh, stepping away from...
LAFA Team
Nov 11, 2017
Juror in the Spotlight: An Interview With Shaw Jones
Our juror Shaw Jones is one of a kind. With nine new movies coming out soon (four features and five shorts), Jones is on fire! The combinati
LAFA Team
Oct 14, 2017
"I could see progress from one short film to the next so I kept doing it. That was my film scho
An interview with 24 year old filmmaker Sam Robles, the founder of Revolta Films & Creator of Planet Republic; a film director, producer
LAFA Team
Sep 26, 2017
"I don’t give a f*** what the rules are, I just want to make an amazing film!"
Ryan Egypt's directorial debut film, Chasing Titles Vol. 1, swept us off our feet. No surprises here - Ryan is one of a kind. The kind...
LAFA Team
Sep 2, 2017
"Learn the process step by step and don’t be an idiot like me"
Our latest Best Picture winner, Who is Alice, is more than just a good comedy. It is a philosophical, thought provoking film that intends...
LAFA Team
Jul 31, 2017
