National MV Shorts Film Festival at Patriotic Hall

Short films get a full day on a real screen this Saturday. The 2nd annual National MV Shorts Film Festival settles into Patriotic Hall on South Figueroa Street, and if you are scanning for LA events this weekend that put filmmakers and audiences in the same room, this one belongs on the list.

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM Where: Patriotic Hall, 1816 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 Price: $20.00 to $55.20, depending on ticket type Tickets: Through the Eventbrite page linked below

What to expect

The festival is built around short films, the format where a story has to land in minutes rather than hours. The event poster shows a red-carpet style awards backdrop with trophies in hand, so expect the day to feel like a proper festival with an awards flavor and not only a string of screenings. The organizers have not published a full schedule or lineup that we could confirm, so check the ticket page for the film program and any session times before you go.

Festivals like this tend to reward people who stay a while. Short film programs are usually grouped into blocks, which makes it easy to catch a few pieces, step out, and come back for another. A daytime window from late morning to late afternoon leaves the evening free for dinner nearby.

Getting there and practical info

Patriotic Hall sits along Figueroa Street in the stretch south of the central business district, close to the Downtown LA grid and the freeways. Plan extra time for parking on a Saturday, or look at transit and rideshare drop-offs so you are not circling the block when your block of films starts. Doors and entry details are not listed on the page we reviewed, so arrive a little early.

Ticket prices span a range, from $20.00 up to $55.20. The listing does not spell out what each level includes, so open the ticket page and read the options before you buy. If you are comparing upcoming events Los Angeles has on the calendar for the same weekend, the lower price point is a reasonable way to sample a film festival without committing your whole day.

Why it is worth a look

Independent short films rarely get a big theatrical run, which is what makes a one-day festival useful. You see work that is not on a streaming homepage, and you may meet the people who made it. For anyone curious about filmmaking, or who just wants a different Saturday plan, it is an easy yes.

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