LA EigaFest
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 |
| Hosted by | Japan Film Society |
| Festival date | September |
| Language | Japanese/English |
| Website | http://www.laeigafest.com/ |
LA EigaFest, is an annual film festival held in Los Angeles, California hosted by the Japan Film Society. It showcases the latest Japanese films to the American audience. The festival also hosts a Shorts Competition (the Golden Zipangu Awards) and a Business Panel every year. "Eiga" is the Japanese term for "Film."
The festival was founded by festival director Hayato Mitsuishi who is also the Co-Founder and President of the Japan Film Society.
LA EigaFest was first held at the Chinese Theatre in 2011. It was then held at the Egyptian Theatre in 2012, 2013, and 2014 and L.A. LIVE - Regal Cinemas in 2015.