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.
| Location | Los Angeles, California, USA |
|---|---|
| Language | International |
| Website | beyondfest.com |
History
editBeyond 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
editThe 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
edit2023: 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]
References
edit- ^ Bergeson, Samantha. "James Cameron, Guillermo del Toro, Michael Mann, and Roger Corman Heading to Beyond Fest 2023". IndieWire. IndieWire. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ Bell, Nathaniel (4 October 2019). "BEYOND FEST CLOSING WEEK SCARES UP BLOOD ON HER NAME, NATURAL BORN KILLERS AND MORE". LAWEEKLY. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ Melanson, Angel. "Los Angeles' Beyond Fest 2023 Lineup Is Out Of This World". Fangoria. Fangoria.
- ^ Scorziello, Sophia. "Beyond Fest Unveils 2023 Lineup, James Cameron and Guillermo del Toro to Attend Special Screenings". Variety. Variety.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik. "Beyond Fest Sets 2023 Lineup: Genre Fest Features Roger Corman Tribute, 'It's A Wonderful Knife' Premiere, 'The Abyss' Screening, Guillermo del Toro, Brad Bird & More". MSN. MSN.
- ^ Olsen, Mark. "Roger Corman saluted by fans at Beyond Fest: 'Simply, I love making motion pictures'". LA Times. LA Times.
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