Marina Del Rey Film Festival Returns For Its 10-Year Anniversary

MARINA DEL REY, CA — Hundreds of independent films will screen this summer at the Marina del Rey Film Festival, which returns for its 10-year anniversary.

The milestone event happens July 16 through July 22 at Cinemark 18 and XD at The Promenade at Howard Hughes Center, 6081 Center Drive, Los Angeles.

"We are very excited to have this festival in-person, and we want to welcome back filmmakers to the best festival experience," Festival Director, Jon Gursha, said in a statement. "We will be screening hundreds of films from around the world."

It's been more than a year since the festival gathered for in-person screenings.

"All of us at the Marina del Rey Film Festival are excited about bringing this year’s festival back to the theater," Festival Program Director Peter Greene said.

"There is nothing like the theatrical experience for films. It’s the way filmmakers imagine their film to be screened," Greene said. "At the same time, during the pandemic, we launched ShortsDaily a streaming element to the festival that allows us and filmmakers to reach an even wider audience as not everyone can get to see all the films in person."

The festival was dubbed a "Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals” by FilmFreeway. In 2020, it was virtual due to the pandemic. Film streaming offerings are also still available through the ShortsDaily Roku channel.

Gursha and Greene introduced the festival after visiting Europe and exploring the film markets and festivals. In 2012, they brought together the first Marina del Rey Film Festival held in Los Angeles, celebrating the artistry and spirit of the independent film industry.

Festival organizers are still accepting submissions for films and screenplays. Contact organizers to submit a film or screenplay for submission, and for more information via the website.

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