When: April
Where: Regal Theaters at LA Live Downtown
Info: www.GoingGreenFilmFest.com

Festival of Film Noir

The annual Festival of Film Noir organized by American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre presents rare original films, most of which are not available on DVD, including films which have been recently restored by the Film Noir Foundation and the UCLA Film & Television Archive.
When: April
Where: Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
Info: www.americancinemathequecalendar.com

Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA)

IFFLA showcases films from or about India made by Indian and international filmmakers. The mission of the festival is to promote a greater appreciation of Indian culture and cinema.
When: April 
Where: ArcLight Cinemas, 6360 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood and other venues around LA
Info: 310-364-4403, www.indianfilmfestival.org

City of Lights – City of Angels French Film Festival

A week of French movie premieres in Hollywood. COLCOA is one of the largest French film festivals in the world with an exclusive program of 50 films, including World, North American and U.S. Premieres. All films are presented with English subtitles.
When: April
Where: Directors Guild of America – 7920 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90046
Info: www.colcoa.org

The Newport Beach Film Festival

Over 350 international independent and studio film screenings, actor showcases, music and arts events, fashion shows, red carpet events and galas.
When: April
Where: Various
Info: www.newportbeachfilmfest.com

FirstGlance Hollywood Film Fest

30 award-winning films from across the globe including features, docs, shorts, animation and more.
When: April
Where: at LA Live in Downtown Los Angeles
Info: www.firstglancefilms.com

Cinema at the Edge – Independent Film Festival

Three days of screenings, parties & artist programs that celebrates independent filmmaking. A major festival for independent film.
When: April
Where: Edgemar Center for the Arts, Santa Monica, California
Info: www.cinemaattheedge.com

Dance Camera West Los Angeles Dance Film Festival

Dance Camera West Los Angeles Dance Film Festival is a festival of screenings and events featuring experimental shorts, documentaries, and features related to dance at locations around Los Angeles.
When: April-May
Where: Various Locations
Info: 213-480-8633, www.dancecamerawest.org

Japan Film Festival Los Angeles

The Japan Film Festival Los Angeles presents films that foster American understanding of Japanese culture. It takes place one weekend in Los Angeles and the following weekend in Orange County. greater appreciation of Indian culture and cinema.
When: May
Where: Multiple locations from LA to San Diego
Info: www.jffla.org

The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival is Southern California’s premier showcase for film and video works by Asian Pacific American and Asian Pacific international cinema artists. The festival encompasses screenings, panels, workshops, and artists’ awards.
When: May
Where: Directors Guild of America, 7920 Sunset Blvd., David Harvey Hwang Theatre, Aratani/Japan American Theatre and others
Info: 213-680-4462 ext 68, www.vconline.org

The Garifuna International Film Festival

The Garifuna International Film Festival showcases films by and about the Garafuna culture – descendants of Carib, Arawak, and West African people – of Central America and other indigenous cultures.
When: May
Where: Electric Lodge Performing Arts Center, 1416 Electric Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Info: www.garifunafilmfestival.com”

Sunset Film Festival- Los Angeles

Sunset Film Festival is a general subjects festival covering all genres.
When: May
Where: Various venues
Info: www.sunsetfilmfestival.com, Facebook Page