City of Lights, City of Angels: Not-to-Miss Film Festival in LA

From April 20-28th, Francophiles and film lovers will unite at the 19th annual COLCOA (City of Lights, City of Angels) French Film Festival. Held at the Director’s Guild of America in Los Angeles, the festival will showcase a record of 68 films, including 3 World Premieres, 7 International Premieres, 14 U.S. Premieres – and 20 new shorts. Now one of the largest film festivals in the world, COLCOA has become a prestigious event in Los Angeles.

With screenings, awards, and free Happy Hour Talks with filmmakers, there’s something for all sorts of French film fans at the COLOCA French Film Festival. Tickets are available for advance purchase online at www.colcoa.org until April 16, and onsite during the festival at the Directors Guild of America, 7920 Sunset Boulevard (cash only).

Barbara Gerber is the France Today Ambassador for Los Angeles.