LA WEBFEST, The Los Angeles Web Series Festival, more commonly known as the LA Web Series Festival, is a web series festival based in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 2009 by Michael Ajakwe Jr, an Emmy Award Winning writer, and was one of the first web series-based events; Filmmaker Magazine called it "the granddaddy of all webfests."
The 1st LAWEBFEST took place in March 2010 at a 99 seat theatre, Stage 52. Since then the venue has been at the Hilton Universal City Hotel in Universal City, Warner Brothers Studios and Sony Studios.
 

As the festival continues to grow, we aim to expand it further, positioning LA WEBFEST as a leading provider of quality content on an international scale. Our goal is to create a space that nurtures and cultivates emerging creators of all ages, offering opportunities for both seasoned professionals and new voices. At the heart of the festival, we offer screenings, networking parties, red carpet events, award shows, and access to distributors, branded companies, filmmakers, writers, producers, and more.

Since our mission has expanded to include many diverse forms of web content, focusing on key themes such as:
 

• Digital Media and Innovation: LA WEBFEST celebrates independent, creative digital media. We showcase digital creators who offer unique voices and contribute to meaningful cultural conversations, pushing boundaries and shaping the future of storytelling.
   

• Diversity and Representation: Many web series featured at LA WEBFEST highlight diverse stories and give voice to underrepresented groups. We provide a platform for storytellers who reflect a wide array of cultural, social, and personal experiences, ensuring that these voices are heard and seen.
   

• Creative Mindset Across All Ages: LA WEBFEST welcomes creators of all ages who possess a forward-thinking, creative mindset. Whether you're an emerging talent or a seasoned professional, our festival provides a space for anyone with a passion for innovative storytelling.
   

Since our goal and mission have expanded, we now embrace a variety of web content forms, including:

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- Series (Long Form)
- Web Series (Short Form)
- Pilot

- Shorts

- Fiction Podcasts

- TikToks, Reels, Shorts

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We invite you to join us in this exciting new paradigm of festivals and be a part of the conversation, inspiration, and creativity that define LA WEBFEST.

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The Webfest Branching Out:

LA Webfest, Marseille Webfest, Hollywood Series, Digital Media Fest, Melbourne Webfest, Die Seriale, Bilbao Seriesland, Rio Webfest, New Jersey Webfest, Miami Webfest, Minnesota Webfest, DC Webfest, Toronto Webfest, Sicily Webfest, Asia Web Awards, NZ Webfest, Chile Digital Fest, Bogota Webfest, Realist Webfest, Sydney Webfest, British Web Awards, Apulia Webfest, Nouvelle Vague Awards, Montreal Digital Webfest, Ozark Mountain Webfest, Baltimore Next Media Webfest, Stareable Webfest, NYC Webfest, Webfest Berlin, Cali Webfest, Lima Webfest, Cusco Webfest, Panama Series Festival and etc.