With support from the California Arts Council, HIGHLAND PARK INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL will fund the production of the 9th and 10th editions of the Highland Park Independent Film Festival including two community-building programs which precede the festival: HPIFF Film Mentorship Program and the Summer Film Screening Series.
We believe in fostering emerging and established filmmakers by providing forums for screening projects, networking with industry professionals, and mentoring student filmmakers. To this end, our organization consists of three essential components: the Highland Park Independent Film Festival (HPIFF), which is an annual three-day event held in October featuring the works of independent filmmakers from Highland Park and around the world; the HPIFilmFest Community Series, which consists of film programs and indoor and outdoor screenings designed to build community through film in Northeast Los Angeles; and the HPIFF Mentorship Program, which offers film education to schools throughout Northeast Los Angeles.

