Los Angeles is getting a new celebration of Korean cinema. The 1st Los Angeles Korean Film Festival: New Waves, New Voices arrives this weekend, September 24–26.
It brings three days of screenings, special programs, and opportunities to connect with the people shaping contemporary Korean film.
Presented by the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles, the inaugural festival highlights the diversity and creativity of Korean cinema, with a lineup spanning new stories, distinctive perspectives, and emerging voices from Korea.
Alongside film screenings, attendees can take part in special programs and cultural exchange opportunities.
Best of all, all screenings and programs are free and open to the public.
Where is the Los Angeles Korean Film Festival?
Events will take place at:
- Harmony Gold Preview House (7655 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046)
- Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (5505 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036)
What to expect
The festival’s theme, “New Waves, New Voices,” focuses on the evolving landscape of contemporary Korean cinema. The three-day program features film screenings alongside special programs designed to bring filmmakers, audiences, and the broader Los Angeles community together.
The festival is presented by the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles in partnership with the Korean Film Council, King Sejong Institute Center, U.S., Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival, and Korean American Leaders in Hollywood.
How to get free tickets
Admission to the festival is free, but attendees should reserve tickets in advance.
You can also check the official program schedules for Harmony Gold Preview House and the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles to see exactly which films and programs are happening throughout the three-day festival.
📅When: September 24–26, 2026
📍 Where: Harmony Gold Preview House & Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles
