The 8th Annual
HIGHLAND PARK
INDEPENDENT
FILM FESTIVAL
October 1-2, 2021
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2021 FESTIVAL WINNERS
OPENING NIGHT FILM
AUDITORIUM 2
Red Carpet 7pm-8pm
2021 HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Humanitarian Award: Directly before the screening, we will presented to the 2021 HPIFF
Humanitarian Award to
JUAN ESCOBEDO
Humanitarian Award to
JUAN ESCOBEDO
AUDITORIUM 2
AUDITORIUM 3
AUDITORIUM 2
AUDITORIUM 3
"THE VILLAGE THAT ONCE WAS" In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, a seamstress and a community organizer from the Lower Ninth Ward embark on a fifteen year-long odyssey to return home that's obstructed by broken promises, racism, and indifference.
(Los Angeles Premiere)
Directed by
Tyrrell Shaffner
"UNCLAIMED IN LOS ANGELES" Roughly 60,000 people die in Los Angeles county every year. More than 1,000 of those pass without a next-of-kin or without identification. With no one to claim these bodies and see to their final disposition, the county takes responsibility for putting them in the earth. Unclaimed in Los Angeles is a short documentary that tells the story of how LA's county officials, religious leaders and residents provide a dignified service for its forgotten citizens.
Directed by
Melissa Balan & Marriah Kern
(Los Angeles Premiere)
Directed by
Tyrrell Shaffner
"UNCLAIMED IN LOS ANGELES" Roughly 60,000 people die in Los Angeles county every year. More than 1,000 of those pass without a next-of-kin or without identification. With no one to claim these bodies and see to their final disposition, the county takes responsibility for putting them in the earth. Unclaimed in Los Angeles is a short documentary that tells the story of how LA's county officials, religious leaders and residents provide a dignified service for its forgotten citizens.
Directed by
Melissa Balan & Marriah Kern
AUDITORIUM 2
"L.A. A QUEER HISTORY" From Hollywood's Golden Era, to the birth of the first-longstanding Gay civil rights organization, to the first recorded militant uprisings against police oppression, L.A. A Queer history is a feature-length documentary showcasing the rich LGBT history of Los Angeles. It all started here.
(Los Angeles Premiere - Sneak Peek)
Directed by
Gregorio Davila
(Los Angeles Premiere - Sneak Peek)
Directed by
Gregorio Davila
CLOSING NIGHT FILM
AUDITORIUM 2
Red Carpet 7pm-8pm
AUDITORIUM 2
Red Carpet 7pm-8pm
"LORELEI" After 15 years in prison, Wayland (Pablo Schreiber) reunites with his high school girlfriend, Dolores (Jena Malone),
who is now a single mother of three. What follows is a lyrical take on love, regret and second chances.
Directed by
Sabrina Doyle
who is now a single mother of three. What follows is a lyrical take on love, regret and second chances.
Directed by
Sabrina Doyle
Congratulations to the
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
Carlos Almaraz: Playing With Fire FEATURE (Opener)
Lorelei FEATURE (Closer)
L.A. A Queer History DOC FEATURE (sneak peek)
Trying
You Missed a Spot
Atomic Cafe: The Noisiest Corner in J-Town
Livin' For The Likes
The Monster of the Desert
Brandi Finds God
Shelter
Getting From Here
Farmer Lee Jones & The Chef's Garden
Unclaimed in Los Angeles
You're Family Now
Lake Forest Road
Voices from the Void
In The Event Of My Death
Repairment
Eastside Punks Episode 3: Stains
Gardenia
Ink
Lego City Gets Evicted
Willie in the Sky
Lessons with Martha
Navel Gazers
Wild Animal
Pops
Skater Dudes
Homie Love
Highland Park Is Here: El Corrido De Santo, Elotero
The Village That Once Was
FILMMAKERS
ABOUT US
The Highland Park Independent Film Festival (HPIFF) was founded by a group of filmmakers whose express mission is to promote the art of film in their community. HPIFF is the first film festival of its kind in Highland Park. We are a grassroots organization, dedicated to inviting filmmakers who are producing the most unique and captivating independent cinema today to share their work with the Highland Park community.
We believe in fostering emerging and established filmmakers by providing forums for screening projects, networking with industry professionals, and mentoring student filmmakers. To this end, our organization consists of three essential components: the Highland Park Independent Film Festival (HPIFF), which is an annual three-day event held in October featuring the works of independent filmmakers from Highland Park and around the world; the HPIFilmFest Series, which consists of film programs and screenings designed to build community through film in Northeast Los Angeles; and the HPIFF Mentorship Program, which offers film education to schools throughout Northeast Los Angeles.
The first annual film festival, which debuted in 2014, took place in the historic Highland Theatre, located off of the Figueroa corridor of Historic Route 66. In addition to screenings of several features and short films, guests also enjoyed red carpet events, industry mixers, and panel discussions with film professionals. The event was a resounding success. We collaborated with over twenty local businesses and organizations in the area, and built community through a shared love of film and authentic storytelling. We are proud and thankful to announce the 8th annual Highland Park Independent Film Festival is set for October 1 & 2, 2021. We look forward to continuing our mission of cultivating independent cinema in Highland park.
We believe in fostering emerging and established filmmakers by providing forums for screening projects, networking with industry professionals, and mentoring student filmmakers. To this end, our organization consists of three essential components: the Highland Park Independent Film Festival (HPIFF), which is an annual three-day event held in October featuring the works of independent filmmakers from Highland Park and around the world; the HPIFilmFest Series, which consists of film programs and screenings designed to build community through film in Northeast Los Angeles; and the HPIFF Mentorship Program, which offers film education to schools throughout Northeast Los Angeles.
The first annual film festival, which debuted in 2014, took place in the historic Highland Theatre, located off of the Figueroa corridor of Historic Route 66. In addition to screenings of several features and short films, guests also enjoyed red carpet events, industry mixers, and panel discussions with film professionals. The event was a resounding success. We collaborated with over twenty local businesses and organizations in the area, and built community through a shared love of film and authentic storytelling. We are proud and thankful to announce the 8th annual Highland Park Independent Film Festival is set for October 1 & 2, 2021. We look forward to continuing our mission of cultivating independent cinema in Highland park.