Beyond Fest
beyond fest largest genre film festival united state held annually los angeles california established partnership american cinematheque beyond fest focus showcasing horror science fiction fantasy genre film festival feature diverse range programming including new release rare retrospective special event beyond fest established cater genre film community los angeles since inception expanded size prestige becoming major event genre film fan festival function nonprofit organization proceeds benefiting american cinematheque c nonprofit film institution committed celebrating cinematic art festival schedule feature blend world u premiere along special screening frequently include appearance qa session director actor industry expert beyond fest renowned diverse selection showcasing modern classic genre film head programming evrim ersoy th edition beyond fest showcased film day highlight included abyss special edition director james cameron attendance creator gareth edward manhunter director michael mann present festival honored producer roger corman presentation four film followed discussion several director started career working renowned genre icon official website