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ANTHOLOGY I.O. - SHORT FILM FESTIVAL - WRITERS PANEL!

Hilliard Guess, Tash Gray, Saeed Crumpler & Chris Derrick

In its inaugural year, Anthology IO Short Film Festival is not holding back any punches.  With its premiere event in Los Angeles on March 28th, 2026. 

The premiere event will be at the old Eastman Kodak building at Solotech Studios in Hollywood  screening the best of the best films in our festival.  Live music from The RIFT, a DJ, a red carpet step-and-repeat, glamour photoshoots,  along with food trucks, full bar, local vendors, games, raffle, and so much more!

DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM. RED CARPET AT 6PM

Tickets are currently available on Eventbrite at the links below.

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DETAILS:

• Date: Saturday, MARCH 28th, 2026
• Venue: Solotech Studios @ The Eastman Kodak Building in Hollywood
• Address: 6700 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90038

Limited Parking Accessible at: 1017 N Las Palmas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 

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