Beyond Fest

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Beyond Fest
LocationLos Angeles, California, USA
LanguageInternational
Website beyondfest.com

Beyond Fest is the largest genre film festival in the United States, [1] held annually in Los Angeles, California. Established in partnership with the American Cinematheque, Beyond Fest focuses on showcasing horror, science fiction, fantasy, and other genre films. The festival features a diverse range of programming, including new releases, rare retrospectives, and special events.

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History

Beyond Fest was established to cater to the genre film community in Los Angeles. Since its inception, it has expanded in both size and prestige, becoming a major event for genre film fans. The festival functions as a non-profit organization, with its proceeds benefiting the American Cinematheque, a 501(c)(3) non-profit film institution committed to celebrating the cinematic arts. [2]

Festival programming

The festival's schedule features a blend of world and U.S. premieres, along with special screenings that frequently include appearances and Q&A sessions with directors, actors, and other industry experts. Beyond Fest is renowned for its diverse selection, showcasing both modern and classic genre films. [3]

Head of programming is Evrim Ersoy. [4]

Notable screenings

2023: The 11th edition of Beyond Fest showcased 57 films over 15 days. Highlights included "The Abyss: Special Edition" with director James Cameron in attendance, "The Creator" by Gareth Edwards, and "Manhunter" with director Michael Mann present. [5]

2023: The festival honored producer Roger Corman with a presentation of four films, followed by a discussion with several directors who started their careers working for the renowned genre icon. [6]

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