The Las Vegas Film Festival is giving moviegoers their first glimpse of what’s to come in 2027, announcing an initial wave of 25 Official Selections that span continents and genres. The early lineup, revealed October 22, 2026, offers a taste of the more than 350 films expected to screen at the eight-day event.
Scheduled for January 14–21, 2027, the festival will take over Brenden Theatres at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Organizers say the program will feature a broad mix of independent features, documentaries, short films, music videos, and emerging media, drawing creators and audiences from across the globe to the entertainment capital.
International filmmakers join the January 14–21, 2027 Las Vegas Film Festival at Brenden Theatres at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Las Vegas Film Festival has announced its first 25 Official Selections for the 2027 event, which is expected to showcase more than 350 films January 14–21 at Brenden Theatres at the Palms Casino Resort.
The eight-day festival will showcase a diverse international program of independent features, documentaries, short films, music videos, and emerging media, bringing together filmmakers, audiences, and industry professionals in Las Vegas.
“The depth of talent and originality represented in this year’s submissions is remarkable,” said Tom Ingram, Festival Director. “These first 25 selections reflect the creative vision and international scope of the festival. We’re putting together an exceptional program for January.”
FIRST 25 OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
- Kitty Clap Klub • Jack Richardson
- Raccoon • Emilien Peyraud
- KITKA • Delyana Ivelinova Stoyanova
- Le Pulizie • Lisa Rosso
- ELVIS, My Neighbor • Goran Gonzo Lukic
- NIXIE • Mary Rachel Gardner
- Undone • Juan Pablo Bornio Cottini
- Golden Mirror • Lapierre & Beetch
- ShowStopper • Amit Naftali, Smitha Hamsala
- Don’t Assume • Zeena M. Pliska
- HUE • Syril Pecson
- Trauma 4 Life • Roy Berkeley
- Émile Reynaud: His Work and Legacy • Margaret Ridley
- Save Me a Seat • Mirch Beard, Jane Greene
- Sleepyhead • James Hilger
- Esperando • Osvaldo Fregoso
- El!jah – settle4tonight • Logan Shust
- Obscure • Rob Cast
- Double Date • Timmy L’Heureux
- November Men • Jake Alda
- An Effective Policy • Erich E Kemp
- Per Our Last Conversation • Corina Monoran
- French Toast • Andrew Coughlin
- Off Script • Daren Sullivan
- PANICO • Jorge Catoni, Renata Valencia
These first 25 Official Selections showcase independent filmmakers from Las Vegas and around the world. With more selections to be announced, this initial group offers a first look at the range of talent to be presented at the 2027 Las Vegas Film Festival.
“We’re creating meaningful opportunities for independent filmmakers to connect with audiences, expand their reach, and bring their work to a global stage,” said Louie Comella, Executive Director. “Our commitment extends beyond the festival itself, with a focus on continued exhibition, distribution opportunities for filmmakers, and the development of a signature cultural event for Las Vegas.”
Official Selections join a curated program of more than 350 films, screenings, premieres, and special events, at Brenden Theatres at the Palms Casino Resort. Additional Official Selections will be announced in the coming weeks, along with ticket information and programming updates. For the latest Official Selection announcements as they are released, visit https://www.lasvegasfilmfestival.com/official-selections/2027
About the Las Vegas Film Festival
The Las Vegas Film Festival is an international cinema event from the entertainment capital of the world. The Festival showcases independent, contemporary, and international cinema, bringing together filmmakers, audiences, and industry professionals through screenings, premieres, filmmaker appearances, panel discussions, special events, and awards. The 2027 Las Vegas Film Festival takes place January 14–21, 2027, at Brenden Theatres at the Palms Casino Resort and venues throughout Las Vegas.
Filmmakers can submit projects to the 2026 Las Vegas Film Festival until December 15, 2026, directly through FilmFreeway and Festhome.
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Why it matters: With this early announcement, the festival is signaling that its 2027 edition will be a major gathering point for independent cinema, giving filmmakers from Las Vegas and beyond a platform to reach international audiences. The mix of titles already reveals a global perspective that could make the January event a key stop on the festival circuit.
