The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival has announced that its twentieth edition will take place from June 1 to June 7, 2026. The festival shared the update on its official website, which continues to serve as the main source for program information.
The organization behind the festival, the Balkan Cultural Center, was established in 2006 and has operated since then as the entity behind LAGFF. The first public festival followed in 2007. With the upcoming edition, LAGFF reaches its twentieth year of programming, marking nearly two decades of continuous activity.
In addition to confirming the June festival dates, LAGFF announced that it will launch LAGFF-doc, a new three-day documentary festival that will take place earlier in the year, from January 30 to February 1, 2026. According to the announcement, the new event will focus exclusively on documentary filmmaking and will serve as an additional platform for nonfiction work with Greek or Cypriot ties.
The festival also released submission deadlines for filmmakers planning to enter projects in 2026. The early deadline is January 10, the regular deadline is February 8, and the late deadline is February 28. Full guidelines and submission details are available at lagff.org/submit-your-film.
LAGFF’s 2026 programming will include theatrical screenings, informational panels, public talks, and red-carpet events. In its statement, the festival noted, “We are thrilled to become 20 years old,” emphasizing the significance of the anniversary and the expanded programming that accompanies it.
The festival continues to present films from Greece, Cyprus, and the Greek diaspora, including feature films, documentaries, and short films. Screenings are typically accompanied by Q and A discussions and appearances from filmmakers and industry participants.
Further updates on the festival’s twentieth edition and the inaugural LAGFF-doc event will be released in the coming months through the festival’s official channels at lagff.org.