European Languages and Movies in America

European Languages and Movies in America (ELMA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to showcasing European movies. It was founded in 2006 by Pascal Ladreyt and is based in Santa Monica, California.[1] ELMA's mission is to create new avenues for better cultural understanding between the people of Europe and the USA by celebrating alternative cinema.[2]

Supported events

ELMA supports region-based film festivals in Los Angeles and Santa Monica. Examples of supported events include:

  • AFI Fest
  • ANIMATION IS FILM Festival
  • Cinema Italian Style
  • COLCOA City of Lights - City of Angels : A Week of French Film Premieres
  • Czech Film Festival Los Angeles
  • EUphoria Film Festival Los Angeles
  • German Currents – new films from Germany
  • Greek Film Festival L.A.
  • Irish Screen America Film Festival L.A.
  • Kino Croatia
  • L.A. OLA Contemporary Spanish Cinema Showcase
  • Los Angeles Children Film Festival
  • Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award Ceremony
  • New Films from Italy
  • Polish Film Festival L.A.
  • Recent Belgian Cinema
  • Recent Spanish Cinema
  • Scandinavian Film Festival L.A.
  • Screamfest Horror Film Festival
  • South-East European Film Festival

References

  1. ↑ "Pascal Ladreyt, president of ELMA - Cinema Without Borders". Cinema Without Borders. 2011-11-18. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
  2. ↑ "USC Cinematic Arts | School of Cinematic Arts News". cinema.usc.edu. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
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