Stareable Fest L.A.
Join us on April 28-30
About this event
Stareable Fest L.A. is the premier indie TV & web series festival that brings together all levels of the industry — TV fans, creators, and industry execs!
Join us for a 3-day celebration of groundbreaking new shows and the next wave of iconic creators.
Screen our extraordinary selection of genre-redefining indie projects from around the world, party with your fellow creators, and learn what major TV organizations are doing.
Our action-packed schedule includes:
• Workshops and panels led by industry pros
• “Meet the Showrunner” - learn how top TV creators built their careers
• Our live 90-Second ‘Elevator Pitch’ competition
• The Stareable Fest award ceremony
Hit us up: #StareableFest @stareable festival.stareable.com
Join us for a 3-day celebration of groundbreaking new shows and the next wave of iconic creators.
Screen our extraordinary selection of genre-redefining indie projects from around the world, party with your fellow creators, and learn what major TV organizations are doing.
Our action-packed schedule includes:
• Workshops and panels led by industry pros
• “Meet the Showrunner” - learn how top TV creators built their careers
• Our live 90-Second ‘Elevator Pitch’ competition
• The Stareable Fest award ceremony
Hit us up: #StareableFest @stareable festival.stareable.com
What your fellow creators are saying:
Presenting Sponsors
Stareable Fest L.A. 2023 is presented by Dell Technologies and NVIDIA, making workstation and monitor solutions purpose-built for creators like you. #DELLinsidecircle #NVIDIACreators
Festival Sponsors
PRICING
Day Pass — $14
3-Day Pass — $24
3rd Release (3/19-4/1):
Day Pass — $17
3-Day Pass — $29
4th Release (4/2-4/15):
Day Pass — $19
3-Day Pass — $34
Final (4/16-4/30):
Day Pass — $24
3-Day Pass — $44
Location
The Rose Room
6 Rose Ave, Venice, CA
A hidden gem production venue just steps to the ocean
6 Rose Ave, Venice, CA
A hidden gem production venue just steps to the ocean
Date & Time
April 28-30
Full Schedule TBA
Follow us across all socials @stareable or check back here for updates & guest announcements!
daily 4/28—4/30
Happy Hours & Creator Parties
Throughout your Stareable Fest weekend, we host several Happy Hour events and creator networking opportunities. We'll help you expand your industry network and find potential collaborators while you enjoy drinks and unparalleled vibes in a gorgeous L.A. beach setting.
DAILY 4/28—4/30
Indie TV & Web Series Screenings
Fill up your inspiration tanks with our diverse curation of creatively fearless, independent projects. From our hilarious comedies to jaw-dropping Sci-fi, thoughtful social commentaries to out-the-box animated adventures, you will discover your next favorite series!
DAILY 4/28—4/30
In-depth Creator Workshops & Panels
Level up your creative toolkit and learn the inner workings of TV development from established show creators, producers, and execs. Stareable Fest provides various educational opportunities, from Virtual Production tech demos to interactive pitch workshops.
Our panels allow creators to join the conversation and share their thoughts on the industry’s most relevant hot-button topics.
Our panels allow creators to join the conversation and share their thoughts on the industry’s most relevant hot-button topics.
A few of Stareable Fest's previous speakers:
Bernie Su,
3x Emmy Winning Creator,
The Lizzie Bennet Diaries
3x Emmy Winning Creator,
The Lizzie Bennet Diaries
Ellen Rapaport,
Creator and Showrunner,
MINX on Starz
Creator and Showrunner,
MINX on Starz
Brandon Arolfo,
Emmy Winning Producer,
Prideland, Self-Evident
Emmy Winning Producer,
Prideland, Self-Evident
Michael Melamedoff,
Emmy Winning Producer,
The Problem with Apu, Motherhood
Emmy Winning Producer,
The Problem with Apu, Motherhood
Sonja O’Hara,
Emmy Nominated Creator,
Mid-Century, Doomsday
Emmy Nominated Creator,
Mid-Century, Doomsday
Lisa Fragner, VP,
Animation Development,
Disney TV Animation
Animation Development,
Disney TV Animation
Jeff Rake,
Creator and Showrunner,
Manifest on Netflix
Creator and Showrunner,
Manifest on Netflix
Chris Brancato,
Creator and Writer,
Narcos on Netflix
Creator and Writer,
Narcos on Netflix
SATURDAY 4/29
The 90-Second Pitch Competition
Stareable Official Selections pitch LIVE for 90 seconds apiece to top industry judges. Judges will provide instant feedback, allowing creators and audiences to learn from the experience. What would you say if you walked onto an elevator with execs from your dream studios?
SUNDAY 4/30
Stareable Fest Awards Ceremony
Join us to help crown the best of the best in web series and indie TV.
Prizes will be awarded in 12 categories:
• Genre prizes: Best Comedy, Best Drama, Best Unscripted
• Craft prizes: Best in Acting, Best in Writing, Best in Directing, Best in Editing, Best in Cinematography
• The Audience Award
• Best Female Creator, Sponsored by AMC Networks
• Best Virtual Filmmaker, Sponsored by Dell Technologies and NVIDIA
Prizes will be awarded in 12 categories:
• Genre prizes: Best Comedy, Best Drama, Best Unscripted
• Craft prizes: Best in Acting, Best in Writing, Best in Directing, Best in Editing, Best in Cinematography
• The Audience Award
• Best Female Creator, Sponsored by AMC Networks
• Best Virtual Filmmaker, Sponsored by Dell Technologies and NVIDIA
Moments from our previous L.A. fest — this year is even bigger!
Join us on April 28-30