The 2027 Las Vegas Film Festival just got a whole lot bigger—and more intriguing. With the announcement of 25 additional Official Selections, the event’s lineup now includes a documentary on Tupac Shakur and a slate of international films that signals a festival with serious ambition.
LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Organizers behind the Las Vegas Film Festival have unveiled another 25 Official Selections, adding to a program that now aims to feature more than 350 films during its eight-day run. Selected from thousands of global submissions, these newest titles will screen from January 14–21, 2027, at Brenden Theatres inside the Palms Casino Resort.
The latest batch highlights the festival’s commitment to showcasing a wide variety of independent cinema—spanning features, documentaries, short films, music videos, and emerging media from a broad spectrum of creative voices.
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OFFICIAL SELECTIONS • ANNOUNCEMENT 03
Tupac Shakur: Life and Murder of a Revolutionary and Music Legend • Ray Barron-Woolford
If Not Now, When? • Eliot Gelberg-Wilson
Hypnosis • Petra Mareković
Fleeing Iran • Monica Haider & Michelle Elise Harding
The King of the Full Moon Night • Christian Silva
People vs. Politics • Robert M. Pease & Carol A. Wingard
Girl Math • Isha Ahmad
Would You Still Love Me? • Adriano Testa
Follow the White Rabbit • Karabajak Mukadder
Awake Am I • Trevor Ketcheson
The Bad Date • Logan Michael Futej
Stages • Rishabh Chakraborty & Max Le Jeune
Unsung Hero • Astrid Riecken
On In Five • Alec Brunswick
The Die Is Cast • Juno Jennings
Metal Swan Queen • Adele Shepherd
An Illusion • Nitish Kumar
Raw Meat • John J Barnard
Something Has Changed • Sergio Bonacci Lapalma
Limbic • Tomasz Popakul
Hydrobic • Minna Väisänen
…oh • Justin Geldzahler
Jessie • C Wayne France
UNNECESSARY ROUGHNESS • Valerie Denise Jones
High Dimensions • Alexander Tyrell Athy
“The response from independent filmmakers has been extraordinary,” said Tom Ingram, Festival Director of the Las Vegas Film Festival. “Each new group of selections reflects the creativity and diversity of filmmakers who are helping shape this year’s program. We’re looking forward to bringing their work to Las Vegas audiences.”
But the festival isn’t just about what happens on screen. Organizers are building out a broader ecosystem for independent creators—including filmmaker interviews, audience engagement, and distribution pathways that extend well after the final credits roll.
“Our goal is to make the festival more than a week of screenings. We want it to become a year-round destination for discovering and celebrating independent cinema in Las Vegas,” said Louie Comella, Executive Director of the Las Vegas Film Festival.
These Official Selections join a curated program of more than 350 films, screenings, premieres, and special events at Brenden Theatres at the Palms Casino Resort. More announcements are expected in the coming weeks, along with ticket details and programming updates. For the latest Official Selection news as it drops, 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 2027 Las Vegas Film Festival until December 15, 2026, directly through FilmFreeway and Festhome.
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Why it matters: With more than 350 films and an emphasis on year-round support for indie creators, the Las Vegas Film Festival is positioning itself as a serious player in the festival circuit—not just a stop on the Strip, but a genuine launchpad for global independent cinema.
