filmex
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Filmex, formally the Los Angeles International Film Exposition, was a non-competitive annual film festival held in Los Angeles from 1971 to 1983 that showcased the entire cinematic spectrum, including new premieres, vintage restorations, animation, shorts, and international features[2][3][15]. It became notable as the world's largest public film event in the mid-1970s, attracting nearly 100,000 attendees and featuring 255 films from 30 nations in its 1976 peak[13]. The festival's significance lies in its role as the precursor to AFI Fest, which the American Film Institute launched in 1987 after acquiring Filmex, and for dramatically expanding access to alternative and classic cinema in Los Angeles[5][6][11].
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 55 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Grauman's Chinese Theater
- Verified trusted status
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Festival Details
Founded
1971
Venue
Grauman's Chinese Theater
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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