DaVinci International Film Festival

The DaVinci International Film Festival returns for its 8th Edition at AMC Theaters at The Grove in Los Angeles, September 25 - 26, 2026. Celebrating Architects of Cinema, this year's festival delivers an extraordinary lineup of independent film, pro panels, and a film family networking environment.

The festivities launch on Friday evening with a celebration of EPIC proportions, honoring legendary storyteller, director, and Oscar®-nominated screenwriter Randall Wallace (Braveheart, Pearl Harbor, We Were Soldiers, Secretariat). DIFF is deeply honored to present Mr. Wallace with its coveted Visionary Award®— an accolade previously bestowed upon the legendary Michael J. Fox.

• Getty Red Carpet & Live Bagpipes: Step onto the carpet amidst the stirring sound of live bagpipes to kick off the weekend in style.
• Special Screening & Keynote: Experience Braveheart on the big screen with the writer himself, followed by an intimate Q&A and keynote with Mr. Wallace on the art of storytelling.
• Exclusive Memorabilia Raffle: Get tickets and win signed Braveheart posters, books, and screenplays.
• Mezzanine Reception & Charity Impact: Conclude the evening with an open bar on the DaVinci Mezzanine, knowing a portion of proceeds directly supports Randall’s work with Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity.

The momentum continues on Saturday with an incredible lineup of back-to-back independent film programming across narrative, documentary, animation!  We also have a couple events that you won't want to miss:

• The Writers' Corner at Storyline: Watch competition finalists bring their scripts to life through live actor readings, followed by interactive Q&As and a premier professional writer panel.
• Rise UP Program: DIFF's Impact program, anchored by a compelling short narrative about child sex trafficking.  It's not easy subject matter, but you won't want to miss this film, executive panel, and keynote with our partners at ALLY.org and the Association for the Recovery of Children. Leave with hope and the tools to make a difference!  Join us at DaVinci's Rise UP program. 

Celebrate our 8th Edition winners and close out Saturday night with drinks and high-end networking. Don't miss your chance to be part of an unforgettable experience with Hollywood visionaries and independent cinema's finest. Secure your spot and experience the DIFF.