SMC Film Fest 2026 Shorts Blocks #1,#2, #3 @ the Palace Theater
About this Event
Part of our SECRET MOVIE CLUB FILM FESTIVAL 2026 series
SHORT FILM BLOCKS #1, #2, & #3
Friday, November 13, 2026-Sunday, November 15, 2026
LOCATION: The Palace Theatre, 630 S. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90014
SPECIAL NOTE: We will be screening three separate Shorts Blocks, each running approximately 90-120mns. Filmmakers will intro and return for a post Q&A after each block.
We are honored to welcome Dreamworks Animation Head Carlos Fernandez Puertolas to our Shorts Block #3 (Sun 11/15 12p to screen his own short followed by a presentation on how he made his short movie while working full time).
Our Secret Movie Club Film Festival 2026 will run from Friday, November 13, 2026 through Sunday, November 15, 2026. You can purchase an All-Access pass or individual tickets to specific screenings. You BUILD your film festival. All events, including parties, will be held at the Palace Theatre, dtla.
We will have concessions, food options, and a full bar open all festival - pay as you go, so bring a card.
Please note, while all filmmakers are planning to be in attendance for post-screening Q&A's, it is always subject to their availability. The show must go on if they cannot attend.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026
12p SHORTS BLOCK #1 (approx 90mns, various short films)
Followed by onstage filmmakers Q&A
230p SHORTS BLOCK #2 (approx 90mns, various short films)
Followed by onstage filmmakers Q&A
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026
1230p SHORTS BLOCK #3 (approx 2hrs, various shorts film)
Followed by filmmakers Q&A and a special 1 hour presentation by Carlos Fernandez Puertolas, the head of Dreamworks Animation, titled 1 Artist. 1 Year. 1 Hour a Day.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026
12p SHORTS BLOCK #1 (approx 90mns, various short films)
Each of our Shorts Blocks will run approx 90-120mns including a pre-screening intro and post-screening Q&A with the filmmakers.
This is a chance to see some of the most exciting new work from up and coming moviemakers. These are the people who will be the next generation of moviemakers telling compelling stories, filling cinemas, and writing the next chapter of the movies.
We view our 2026 edition as the affordability film festival. Therefore all Shorts Block tickets are just $5 for early bird (through 11/6), $8 for week of (through 11/12), and $10 for day of.
The confirmed line-up for SHORTS BLOCK #1 includes:
Rusteen Honardoost, Apartment D Kaiju Kid 8 minutes
Gary Conrad Grandma's Feather Bed 2:15
Matthew Oquendo FLOWERS Trailer (LA Metro Series) 1
????? Is Coming To Town Kasey 02:57
Alex Schulman & Max Levine When Jacob Jinkers Came to Town 12:25
Take Me to Your Merch Symone Baptiste 21
The Love Song Of Theodore Whitlock Phil Kronenberg 12 minutes
230p SHORTS BLOCK #2 (approx 90mns, various short films)
Each of our Shorts Blocks will run approx 90-120mns including a pre-screening intro and post-screening Q&A with the filmmakers.
This is a chance to see some of the most exciting new work from up and coming moviemakers. These are the people who will be the next generation of moviemakers telling compelling stories, filling cinemas, and writing the next chapter of the movies.
We view our 2026 edition as the affordability film festival. Therefore all Shorts Block tickets are just $5 for early bird (through 11/6), $8 for week of (through 11/12), and $10 for day of.
The confirmed line-up for SHORTS BLOCK #2 includes:
BROTHERS ON A BRIDGE Anabelle LeMieux & Nevo Shirazi 3 minutes
Devon Diffenderfer Love You Tyler 8:42
Harry Chaskin Steel Cut Oats 16:12
Mary Neely, FIdel Ruiz-Healy, Ther
American Standard FIlm Co. Stars Diner 11:03
Yibo Xu WALKIE 4:53
Jared Jacobsen Mike's Words 10:30
Amber Steigelfest NO WORRIES 14:25
Sof Puchley Pretty Boys 17:24
Big Time Maca & Christian Klein Bed By 9 00:03:27
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026
12p SHORTS BLOCK #3 (approx 2hrs, various short films)
Followed by filmmakers Q&A and a special 1 hour presentation by Carlos Fernandez Puertolas, the head of Dreamworks Animation, titled 1 Artist. 1 Year. 1 Hour a Day.
Each of our Shorts Blocks will run approx 90-120mns including a pre-screening intro and post-screening Q&A with the filmmakers.
This is a chance to see some of the most exciting new work from up and coming moviemakers. These are the people who will be the next generation of moviemakers telling compelling stories, filling cinemas, and writing the next chapter of the movies.
We view our 2026 edition as the affordability film festival. Therefore all Shorts Block tickets are just $5 for early bird (through 11/6), $8 for week of (through 11/12), and $10 for day of.
The confirmed line-up for SHORTS BLOCK #3 includes:
Sofia Azpe & Dara Insixiengmay A Dog's Tail 53s
Memory Palace Silver Gleaming Death Machine 10 min
Zachary Eglinton You're An Angel 8 minutes
Yes, Daddy GG Hawkins 4s
Blake Winston Rice Disc 13s
Alosha Robinson Public Park 16s
Dave Paige Deep Tish 13:28
Jason Gudasz Everitt Montaine 11min
Julia Aks & Steve Pinder Jane Austen’s Period Drama 13min
Carlos Fernandez Puertolas How Not to Die on an Alien Planet
And his 1 Artist. 1 Year. 1 Hour a Day, 45minute post film talk that explores how "I created my animated short film How Not to Die on an Alien Planet during my spare time. I'll share the creative process, the tools and shortcuts I used, and how embracing limitations helped me complete the film while working full-time at DreamWorks. More than a technical breakdown, it's about staying creative and finding time for personal projects.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 5.00 to USD 115.00
