Event

Sci-Fest LA 2016

This first-of-its-kind festival offers audiences two rotating programs of new, professionally produced, visually compelling, 15-minute sci-fi plays - all performed live on stage at the famous ACME Theatre in Hollywood. PLUS Sci-Fi screenplay readings, short-story contests & awards, Sci-Fi screenings, and a casting workshop! Full details at Sci-Fest.com.

ONE-ACTS, PROGRAM A: "Winged Cupid, Painted Blind", Janis Ian's "Prayerville", Neil Gaiman's "Shoggoths Old Peculiar", "Arrival", and "Randomized Skin".
May 1 (preview), May 5, 6, 7, 8, 19, 20, 21, 29.

ONE-ACTS, PROGRAM B: "Love Life Alpha", "Certain Unexplainable Events", "A Midnight Clear", "Zebulons Calling", and Clive Barker's "The Yattering and Jack".
April 30 (preview), May 12, 13, 14, 15, 22, 26, 27, 28.

GREENSCREEN: Sci-Fest's new program to showcase Sci-Fi themed screenplays.
May 15 - THE PILOT
May 17 - LAST BREATH
May 24 - TRICK OF THE LIGHT

FUTURE BOYFRIEND: A hilarious new short film (direct from the Tribecca Film Festival) that began as a short play at Sci-Fest LA. Plus, more Sci-Fi shorts at this special screening event & fundraiser for Sci-Fest. May 21 only.

ALLEN HOOPER CASTING WORKSHOP: Sci-Fest offers a casting workshop for LA actors with Casting Associate Allen Hooper ("Modern Family"). Very limited enrollment available for this terrific 3-hour workshop. May 23.

THE TOMORROW PRIZE: Sci-Fest's annual short story contest for LA Area High School students. The finalists' stories are read by celebrity presenters, and prizes are awarded. May 14.

THE ROSWELL AWARD: Sci-Fest's annual short story contest. The finalists' stories are read by celebrity presenters, and prizes are awarded. May 22.