Friday Sept. 5th - Opening night Reception & Premiere
5:00pm - Opening Night Reception - Porsche
5:00pm - Opening Night Reception - Porsche
5:00pm - Opening Night Reception - Porsche
The evening begins with complimentary premium cocktails and gourmet appetizers in the beautiful Porsche showroom. While you're there, check out the new line of 2026 high performance vehicles. *Please Note: This Private Opening Night Reception & Screening is for All-Access Pass or Opening Night ticket holders only. Strict Guest List.
7:00pm - Opening Night Premier - "Gunner"
5:00pm - Opening Night Reception - Porsche
5:00pm - Opening Night Reception - Porsche
At 6:30pm, guests will make their way to the Regal Cinemas at the historic Sherman Oaks Galleria for the Media Red Carpet and West Coast Festival Premiere of the high octane, action thriller, "Gunner" starring Luke Hemsworth and Morgan Freeman. In attendance will be the films producer and select available cast and crew members from the film.
Saturday Sept. 6th - Night of SCi-fi / horror after-party
Pureheart Collective - 13323 Ventura Blvd. Studio City
Pureheart Collective - 13323 Ventura Blvd. Studio City
Pureheart Collective - 13323 Ventura Blvd. Studio City
Join us Saturday night from 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM for our annual
"Night of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror After-Party!
🍸 Complimentary “Evil Spirits” will be poured by our lovely Bargoyle.
🎟️ Tickets are just $23 (Includes service fees).
📍 The venue is only a 5-minute drive from Regal Cinemas.
Don’t miss this wickedly fun night of fright, film, and festivities!
Event Time - 8:00pm - 12:00am
Pureheart Collective - 13323 Ventura Blvd. Studio City
Pureheart Collective - 13323 Ventura Blvd. Studio City
✨ Complimentary wristband for entrance provided with tickets to either the Sci-Fi/Horror film blocks or the feature horror film Midnight’s Hours.(See festival schedule for showtimes).
🎶 Live entertainment by Glass Odyssey, with special guest performances.
🎭 All cosplayers welcome—show off your spooky, sci-fi, or horror looks!
It’s going to be Spooktacular! 🎃👽🦇
SaturdAY SEPTEMBER 6TH - SCREENINGS - 10:00AM - 10:00pm
A Full Day of Festival Screenings at Regal Cinemas
Saturday offers a full day of screenings in a variety of categories including comedy, drama, documentaries, films by women, sci-fi, fantasy & Horror, LGBTQ+ and more. Special blocks showcasing the best AI generated content from AIMF (Artificial Intelligence Media Festival). Venue: Regal Multiplex Cinemas at the historic Sherman Oaks Galleria - 15301Ventura Blvd. (3rd Floor )
Sunday September 7th - Screenings - 10:00am - 6:00pm
A Full Day of Festival Screenings at Regal Cinemas
Sunday offers a full day of screenings in a variety of categories including special blocks showcasing the best AI generated content from AIMF (Artificial Intelligence Media Festival). Venue: Regal Multiplex Cinemas at the historic Sherman Oaks Galleria - 15301Ventura Blvd. (3rd Floor )
SUnday SEPt. 7th - Closing Night Dinner & Awards Gala
Media Red Carpet - 6:00pm-7:00pm
The semi-formal evening starts with photos on the Media Red Carpet & Cocktail Reception on the balcony at the exclusive Braemar Country Club. Sip a cool cocktail and enjoy the sweeping panoramic views overlooking the golf course and the San Fernando Valley.
Dinner & Awards Gala - 7:00pm-9:00pm
Guests then move into the main Banquet Room for a three-course gourmet dinner and filmmaker Awards Show. Celebrity presenters include Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk), Dee Wallace (E.T.), Isaac C. Singleton Jr. (Transformers One), Jim Meskimen (War of the Worlds) and others.