Where Stories IGNITE.
An international short film festival in Downtown Los Angeles celebrating bold voices, vibrant cultures, and the power of cinema.
Rooted in Los Angeles and originally founded as the American Latino International Short Film Festival, AISFF was created to celebrate culture, identity, and cinematic expression across communities.
A festival built for filmmakers.
Screen on the 51st floor.
Hosted at the City Club Los Angeles in City National Plaza, AISFF brings filmmakers, industry professionals, and passionate audiences together in an intimate and elevated setting.
Why submit to AISFF?
Screen your film at the City Club Los Angeles on the 51st floor of City National Plaza.
Cinema that moves people.
From stunned silence to standing ovations, AISFF screenings create unforgettable moments. Our audiences are engaged, expressive, and industry connected.
Prestigious Downtown Venue
Selected films are screened for engaged audiences, agents and industry mainstays.
Community and Conversation
Past official selections have continued on to additional festivals, distribution opportunities, and further development well beyond their AISFF screening.
Showcase Your Talents Beyond the Festival
Awards snapshot
Best World Short
Best Latino Short (Danny Trejo Award)
Best Director’s Short (shawna baca Award)
Best Screenplay (Pagecraft writing Award)
And 17 more Awards for the best in short film
More than a screening.
Panels. Conversations. Industry connections. AISFF is designed to foster dialogue and career momentum beyond the screening room.
