Anna by the Window: Luddite Film Premiere

A small, odd, very current film reaches Los Angeles next week. Anna by the Window is the first movie to come out of New York's Luddite Club scene, and its LA premiere is a screening with both directors in the room.

When: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:30 PM Where: Laemmle NoHo 7, North Hollywood Runtime: 70 minutes, not rated

What the film is about

The story follows a listless teenager moving across New York City in search of his older brother. The brother is an erratic AI founder who is coming apart bit by bit. It is a character piece set against the anxieties of a screen-saturated city, which fits the scene it grew out of: young people in New York who put down their phones and gather in person.

The film is co-directed by James Hyland, an organizer with the Lamp Club, and Myles Flusser. Both are scheduled to attend the screening.

The Q&A

After the film, the animator Vewn moderates a conversation with the directors. For a movie this specific to a moment, that is a big part of the draw. You get to ask how a low-budget film about logging off came together, and how the people who made it think about the technology they are poking at.

Plan your night

A 7:30 PM start on a Wednesday makes this an easy weeknight outing. The theater is in NoHo, and the film runs 70 minutes before the discussion, so expect to be out a bit after 9 PM. Check the theater's listing for seat selection and ticket prices, which the event page does not state. Tickets are sold through Laemmle at laemmle.com/film/anna-window.

If Wednesday doesn't work, the film also plays the Laemmle Royal on Thursday, November 12. The Q&A is billed for the premiere at NoHo 7, so confirm with the theater before assuming the directors appear at the second show.

More to do around town

This screening is a good pick if you are scanning things happening in Los Angeles for something beyond the usual concerts and clubs. It is a niche crowd in the best sense: film fans, people curious about the Luddite movement, and anyone who wants to see a first feature with the filmmakers present. For more, browse our arts and culture listings and the Los Angeles page for other upcoming events Los Angeles has on the calendar.

Details come from the Discover Los Angeles listing. Times and guest lineups can shift, so verify with Laemmle before you go.