South East European Film Festival

The South East European Film Festival in Los Angeles (SEEfest) pioneered the concept of regional, cross-border programming with issue-driven films that tell a larger story about South East Europe, where borders of all kinds are fluid and porous just as often as poisonous. By presenting multiple points of view from this troubled region, the festival unlocks delicate doors into human existence, highlighting concerns of our time that resonate with American audiences.

The festival annually presents internationally acclaimed films, art installations, a filmmaker conference, accelerator for film and new media projects in development, film retrospectives, literary salons, and other events. SEEfest maintains an extensive network of cultural, artistic, civic and public diplomacy partners and also serves as a resource for film aficionados, educators, young scholars, youth volunteers and the media.

The 20th annual South East European Film Festival (SEEfest), co-presented by ELMA, the foundation for European Languages and Movies in America, is excited to bring you another stellar lineup.

Schedule

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

SEEfest Opening Gala: The New Year That Never Came

6 - 10 PM @ WGA, Writers Guild Theater

20th Anniversary SEEfest Opening Gala Co-presented by 6:00 pm Red Carpet 7:00 pm Program Begins Reception follows the film in the theater lobby Your Gala ticket includes the red carpet photo-op, premiere screening, catered reception, and validated parking. | On the brink of revolution in 1989 Romania, six lives intersect amid protests and personal struggles, leading to the explosive fall of Ceausescu and the communist regime.

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Date: April 30 to May 7, 2025