The 1st Los Angeles Korean Film Festival: New Waves, New Voices

Experience the new voices and evolving landscape of Korean cinema in Los Angeles through three days of screenings, filmmaker conversations, special programs, and audience events.

• Dates: September 24–26, 2026
• Venues: Harmony Gold Preview House and Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles
• Presented by: Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles
• In Collaboration with: Korean Film Council (KOFIC), King Sejong Institute Center, U.S., Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival, and Korean American Leaders in Hollywood (KALH)

Good to Know

Admission

All festival screenings and programs are free and open to the public. Advance registration through Eventbrite is strongly recommended.

Walk-in admission may be available depending on remaining capacity, but entry is not guaranteed.

Please Check Your Venue

Festival events take place at two different venues. Please check the venue listed on each individual event page carefully before registering and traveling.

• Harmony Gold Preview House: 7655 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046
• Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles: 5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

Arrival, Check-In & Seating

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled program start time to allow enough time for check-in and seating.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite. Please locate your ticket in advance and have the QR code ready when you arrive.

• Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Seat saving is not permitted.
• Guests should be checked in and seated at least 15 minutes before showtime.
• Unclaimed reservations may be released to guests waiting in the walk-in line.
• Guests attending consecutive programs must register for each program separately.

The auditorium may be cleared between programs for audience exit, cleaning, and technical preparation. Guests attending consecutive programs must register for each program separately and may be asked to exit and check in again with the appropriate ticket.

Late Arrival

Please arrive before the scheduled program start time. Late seating is not guaranteed.

Once a screening or program has begun, entry may be permitted only at an appropriate break and at the discretion of festival staff. Late-arriving guests may forfeit their reservation if their seat has already been released to the walk-in line.

Parking & Transportation

Parking availability varies by venue and may be limited. Please allow additional time for parking and check all posted signs and restrictions.

• Harmony Gold Preview House: Secured underground parking is accessible from Sunset Boulevard. An additional overflow lot behind the building may be accessed from Stanley Avenue. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles:Parking may be limited. Please follow venue signage and any event-specific parking instructions provided before your program.

Rideshare and public transportation are encouraged whenever possible.

Registration Assistance

If you have difficulty registering online or need assistance with your reservation, please use Eventbrite’s Contact the Organizer option or call the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles at (323) 936-7141.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is admission free?

A. Yes. All festival screenings and programs are free and open to the public.

Q. Do I need to register for each screening or program separately?

A. Yes. Each screening and program requires a separate Eventbrite registration. A reservation for one program does not provide admission to another.

Q. Can I attend without an Eventbrite reservation?

A. Walk-in admission may be available if seats remain after registered guests have been admitted. Advance registration is strongly recommended, and walk-in entry is not guaranteed.

Q. What if I can no longer attend?

A. If your plans change, please cancel your Eventbrite registration as soon as possible so your spot can be made available to another guest.

Q. Where can I find my ticket?

A. Your ticket will be available in your Eventbrite confirmation email, Eventbrite account, or Eventbrite app.

Q. How do I check in at the venue?

A. Please have your Eventbrite ticket QR code ready. Festival staff will scan it at the check-in desk.

Q. What happens if I do not arrive early?

A. Reservations that have not been checked in at least 15 minutes before showtime may be released to the walk-in line.

Q. Can I enter after the program has started?

A. Late seating is not guaranteed and will be subject to remaining capacity, program conditions, and the discretion of festival staff.

Q. Can I attend consecutive programs without leaving the theater?

A. The auditorium may be cleared between programs for cleaning and technical preparation. Guests must hold a separate ticket for each program and may be required to exit and check in again.