The EUNIC Cluster Los Angeles and local partners present the European Short Film Nights 2026 as a showcase of award-winning narrative short films from all over Europe.
MAY 12, 2026
ITALIAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE
1023 Hilgard Avenue Los Angeles CA 90024
Film Lineup:
Glendale Paradise by Boris Schaarschmidt | Germany
Oloresby Alba Esquinas | Spain
Bellissimaby Alessandro Capitani | Italy
Piece by Pieceby Reza Rasouli | Austria
Siblingby Laura Van Passel | Belgium
Coléoptèreby Martin Gouzou | France
Dancingin the Cornerby Jan Bujnowski | Poland
The screening was followed by a conversation with experts from the film and cultural sectors, and continued with a reception featuring national specialties from the participating countries.
Organized by the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles, in cooperation with the Consulates of Austria, Belgium, France and Poland, as well as the Goethe-Institut, Villa Albertine and the Instituto Cervantes, this evening forms part of the European Short Film Nights series presented by the EUNIC Cluster Los Angeles.
European Short Film Nights is a collaborative short film showcase organized by the EUNIC Cluster Los Angeles, bringing together a curated selection of outstanding short films from across Europe. The program celebrates the richness and diversity of European storytelling, offering audiences a unique opportunity to discover emerging voices, diverse perspectives, and contemporary cinematic trends from different European countries. Through film, the project fosters intercultural dialogue and highlights the creativity and cultural vibrancy of Europe.
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