Hot 30 Microshorts | Free Short Film Screening

Hot 30 Microshorts is BACK 03/11/25 at the iconic El Cid in Silverlake, Los Angeles, featuring live performances and curated programming from creators around the globe.

This is our FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY event, celebrating the dozens of shows and hundreds of featured creators over the past half-decade. Featured are a lineup of dynamic new creations and highlights from Hot 30s past!

Click here for the digital program and run of show!

El Cid Restaurant 4212 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029.

• 7pm - RSVP Admission
• 7:30pm - General Admission
• 7:45pm - Host intro
• 7:55pm SHARP - Video Program start

Video program ends at 9:20pm, to be followed by social mixing out on the patio!

An RSVP gives early admission and preferred seating. WE ARE BOOKING 100 SEATS. Total capacity is 120.

If you're looking for more than 2 tickets, please let us know! We want to make sure that there is enough room for everyone, so please reserve only what you need!

If you RSVP and you or a guest has to cancel, please contact us to let us know! A waitlist will be maintained, and we want to give everyone a chance to attend!

We are strongly encouraging a two-item (food or beverage) purchase; luckily for you the kitchen and bartenders are outstanding

Street parking is plentiful and free in the surrounding area!

For any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

Info: Early entry and preferred seating for registered attendees.

Info: Open seating, with no reservation required. Seating not guaranteed.

Info: Featuring live performances and an overview of the event and the show to come.

Info: Four video program blocks, punctuated by 5 minute host intermissions. Each block contains 15-30 shorts and runs approximately 10-15 minutes apiece. The intermissions feature music, games, and raffles, and are an opportunity for audience members to find refreshment.

Info: Onsite networking event and community building.

Host or Publisher Hot 30 Microshorts