NEWSLETTER

Oscar® Nominated Animated Shorts 02/26

A SLS Special Screening Event Recap. Over 150 people packed El Cid for a free screening of 4 Oscar-nominated animated shorts - followed by a live Q&A with the filmmakers, moderated by producer Mireia Vilanova.

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Filmmaker Focus: Isaiah Ferguson

10 questions with the mixed media artist, animator, and SLS regular. Isaiah Ferguson on his Afro-Cuban roots, stop motion puppets, and the upcoming premiere of Chori Choo Choo Episode 1 at the March 6th screening.

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The Path to Becoming a Non-Profit

Finding creative purpose in an ever shifting industry during challenging times. How we achieved non-profit status, launched fellowships, and built a sustainable model for community screenings.

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SLS February News 💌

Highlights from our February screening including fellowship film premieres, new sponsors, podcast updates, and upcoming community events. Plus photos from the night!

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Silver Lake Shorts: the Origin Story pt. II

Let's take it back once again! Continuing the story with our co-executive director Ben Sharpe and more behind-the-scenes insights into how SLS came to be.

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Filmmaker Focus: Chris Rutledge

10 Questions with the CG Artist, Animator, Director & Silver Lake Shorts Regular. Get to know one of our most creative and consistent filmmakers.

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Silver Lake Shorts: the Origin Story pt. I

Let's take it back to the beginning with our co-executive director, Jared Corwin. Discover how Silver Lake Shorts started and the vision behind LA's premier monthly short film screening series.

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Happy New Year from Silver Lake Shorts!

We've got a lot in store for 2026 & can't wait to share with you. From exciting new screenings to collaborations with emerging filmmakers, this year is going to be our biggest yet.

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