FILMMAKER FACE-OFF: BROADWAY vs. SUNSET w/ Ryan Lambert & Liz Wiest!

Schedule

Sun Jul 19 2026 at 03:00 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

Gardena Cinema | Gardena, CA

Join us Sunday July 19th at Gardena Cinema for MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN, JASON TAKES MANHATTAN, SHORTS HEARD 'ROUND THE WORLD & a Reception!
About this Event

Join your hosts, Ryan Lambert and Liz Wiest, who are "reel" rivals from Season 5 of FOX's The Floor for an epic celluloid competition.

Three events. Two hosts. One winner.

3pm - Muppets Take Manhattan

5pm - Friday the 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan

7pm - Shorts Heard 'Round the World & Awards Ceremony

Liz and Ryan host as they screen six original shorts by three filmmakers from LA and three filmmakers from NYC. Two by two, the shorts will face off against each other, and based on audience participation, one will walk away the victor in their category.

9pm - Filmmaker Face-Off Reception

An end of day reception held in the Gardena Cinema lobby, where you can mix, mingle and network with other filmmakers, film lovers & the hosts of the Filmmaker Face-Off event: Liz Weist & Ryan Lambert!

Running from 9:00-10:30pm, each admission includes 2 complimentary drink tickets.


EACH EVENT IS A SEPARATE TICKET/$15 ADMISSION; ALL DAY Passes, that include admission to all 4 events, are available for $50 per person, a $10 savings!


THIS IS AN INDOOR CINEMA EXHIBITION. PLEASE PURCHASE ONE (1) TICKET PER PERSON.

ONE (1) admission ticket is required PER PERSON! If tickets are not available on Eventbrite, please purchase your tickets at the box office on the day of the event.


FAQ

WHAT TIME DOES THE MOVIE START?

3pm - MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN

5pm - FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 8: JASON TAKES MANHATTAN

7pm - SHORTS HEARD 'ROUND THE WORLD (Short film block) & AWARDS CEREMONY

9pm - FILMMAKER FACE-OFF Post-event Reception & Mixer w/ your hosts Ryan Lambert & Liz Wiest! (Located in theater lobby)


Attendees will be allowed to enter the auditorium up to 30 minutes prior to show time.

WHERE DO I PARK?

Free parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the Gardena Cinema on the north side.

WHERE IS GARDENA CINEMA?

Gardena Cinema is located at 14948 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249.

HOW DO I REDEEM MY TICKET?

Upon purchase, ticket will be emailed to you as a PDF attachment from Eventbrite. When you arrive to the event, please show the entrance attendant the bar code on your ticket at the entrance to the cinema, either by holding up your printed version, or by displaying it on your phone or smart device. Attendant will scan it to check you in, and you'll be good to go into the auditorium!

CAN I BRING FOOD / SNACKS?

NO! This is an indoor screening. Please do not bring outside food or drinks inside the cinema. Tasty refreshments and fresh popped popcorn will be sold at the cinema snack bar.

WILL YOU HAVE RESTROOMS?

YES! Gardena Cinema's lobby, snack bar, and restrooms will be open.

MAY I BRING MY PET WITH ME?

Sorry, PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE ACTUAL CINEMA BUILDING, (where restrooms and snack bar are located).

WILL YOU BE HOSTING MORE OF THESE?

YES! We intend to continue curating and programming some of the BEST cinema in Los Angeles County! We provide both an intimate Drive-In style setting, as well as traditional indoor cinema experiences. Please support by following us on Instagram and Facebook -- we'll keep you posted on our screenings and events! @GardenaCinema

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W ebsite: www.gardenacinema.com

Where is it happening?

Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Boulevard, Gardena, United States
Tickets

USD 17.85 to USD 55.20

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