NOV 20 - 21, 2025
Los Angeles Fantasia Fest is a International Film Festival and is a one-of-a-kind celebration of genre-defying storytelling, showcasing the very best in Animation, Horror (Thrillers), and Sci-Fi. This groundbreaking festival brings together visionary filmmakers from around the world to present their bold, captivating works. The Los Angeles Fantasia Fest will feature sci-fi and horror feature films, while offering an exciting range of short films in animation, horror, thrillers, and sci-fi, making it the ultimate destination for genre enthusiasts.
Festival Date: November 20 - 21 / 2025
Venue: Skiptown Playhouse
665 Heliotrope Dr, Los Angeles, CA, United States, California
Official Poster – Los Angeles Fantasia Fest 2025
A bold visual that captures the eerie charm, sci-fi energy, and animated spirit of LAFF. Designed to reflect the heart of our festival: storytelling that pushes the boundaries of imagination.
Title: Obscura Awards
The Official Awards of Los Angeles Fantasia Fest
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The Obscura Awards honor the boldest voices and most imaginative visions in animation, horror, sci-fi, thriller, and suspense. Presented annually at Los Angeles Fantasia Fest, these awards celebrate outstanding storytelling, technical excellence, and genre-defying creativity in both short and feature films, as well as unproduced scripts.
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Crafted to reflect the spirit of the festival — daring, inventive, and unforgettable — the Obscura Awards are a tribute to filmmakers who illuminate the unknown.
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Los Angeles Fantasia Fest 2025
Welcome to Los Angeles – November 20–21, 2025
A genre film festival celebrating the best in Animation, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller, and Suspense.