The Las Vegas Film Festival has announced its first 25 Official Selections for the 2027 event, which is expected to showcase more than 350 films January 14–21 at Brenden Theatres at the Palms Casino Resort. The eight-day festival will showcase a diverse international program of independent features, documentaries, short films, music videos, and emerging media, bringing together filmmakers, audiences, and industry professionals in Las Vegas.
“The depth of talent and originality represented in this year’s submissions is remarkable,” Tom Ingram, Festival Director commented . “These first 25 selections reflect the creative vision and international scope of the festival. We’re putting together an exceptional program for January.”
FIRST 25 OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
- Kitty Clap Klub • Jack Richardson
- Raccoon • Emilien Peyraud
- KITKA • Delyana Ivelinova Stoyanova
- Le Pulizie • Lisa Rosso
- ELVIS, My Neighbor • Goran Gonzo Lukic
- NIXIE • Mary Rachel Gardner
- Undone • Juan Pablo Bornio Cottini
- Golden Mirror • Lapierre & Beetch
- ShowStopper • Amit Naftali, Smitha Hamsala
- Don’t Assume • Zeena M. Pliska
- HUE • Syril Pecson
- Trauma 4 Life • Roy Berkeley
- Émile Reynaud: His Work and Legacy • Margaret Ridley
- Save Me a Seat • Mirch Beard, Jane Greene
- Sleepyhead • James Hilger
- Esperando • Osvaldo Fregoso
- El!jah – settle4tonight • Logan Shust
- Obscure • Rob Cast
- Double Date • Timmy L’Heureux
- November Men • Jake Alda
- An Effective Policy • Erich E Kemp
- Per Our Last Conversation • Corina Monoran
- French Toast • Andrew Coughlin
- Off Script • Daren Sullivan
- PANICO • Jorge Catoni, Renata Valencia
These first 25 Official Selections showcase independent filmmakers from Las Vegas and around the world. With more selections to be announced, this initial group offers a first look at the range of talent to be presented at the 2027 Las Vegas Film Festival.
“We’re creating meaningful opportunities for independent filmmakers to connect with audiences, expand their reach, and bring their work to a global stage,” Louie Comella, Executive Director commented. “Our commitment extends beyond the festival itself, with a focus on continued exhibition, distribution opportunities for filmmakers, and the development of a signature cultural event for Las Vegas.”
Official Selections join a curated program of more than 350 films, screenings, premieres, and special events, at Brenden Theatres at the Palms Casino Resort. Additional Official Selections will be announced in the coming weeks, along with ticket information and programming updates. For the latest Official Selection announcements as they are released.