Subject: ADFF:LA Starts Today - Amazing films and speakers

13 Films | 1 US Premiere | 10 LA Premieres | 5 Days | 26 Speakers

November 19, 2024


LA audiences are in for a treat! ADFF is bringing you the best new films on architecture and design, along with an exceptional lineup of 26 speakers.


The opportunity to hear from architects, artists, designers, clients, filmmakers, and journalists is always one of the festival's highlights. This year, our speakers are based all over North America, coming in from New York, Philadelphia, Vancouver, Oakland, Santa Barbara, San Diego, and of course LA. We’re excited to share this incredible experience with you. Click here for the full list of speakers.


The screening on November 19 is sold out, but we encourage those without tickets to arrive 30 minutes early for the rush line—there’s a good chance you'll be able to get in. Click here to view the full list of films and buy your tickets.


Parking at the Writers Guild Theatre is included with your ticket (November 19-22). The parking lot is located inside the building, with the entrance on the north side in the alley between Doheny Drive and Oakhurst Drive.

November 19 - SOLD OUT (rush line at 7pm)

The LA premiere of Schindler Space Architect is followed by a Q&A with the film's director, Valentina Ganeva, moderated by Frances Anderton. Valentina has spent a decade creating this incredible film that captures the bohemian spirit of Schindler and his eccentric and beautiful buildings.

November 20 - Buy Tickets

The LA premiere of Stardust: The Story of Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown will be followed by Q&A with director Jim Venturi, moderated by Sam Lubell. Two decades of work culminate in a brilliant reframe of Bob and Denise's work and process. The film is the first to give Denise the full credit she deserves in a male-dominated industry. Jim will Zoom in from London for a virtual Q&A.

November 21 - Buy Tickets

A double feature of two shorter films has amazing speakers. The first film is the LA premiere of The House: 6 Points of Departure. After the film, architect Silvia Perea will moderate a conversation with architect Thom Mayne and filmmakers Gregg and Susan Goggin. Following that conversation will be the LA premiere of Mogan Neville's film This Is Not A House and then another Q&A, this time featuring architect Robin Donaldson and artist/clients Lynda Weinman and Bruce Heavin.

November 22 - Buy Tickets

The LA premiere of E.1027 – Eileen Gray and the House by the Sea will be followed by a conversation between artist Kim Schoenstadt and writer Shane Reiner-Roth, moderated by Frances Anderton.

November 23 - Buy Tickets

Stick around after the US premiere of Arthur Erickson: Beauty Between the Lines for a Q&A with Vancouver-based directors Ryan Mah and Danny Berish and producer Leah Mallen, moderated by Russell Fortmeyer. Ryan and Danny's first feature film has been getting great reviews in Canada. Erickson was one of Canada's most famous architects, but also had an office in LA and did some work in southern California. This film will give you a new respect and understanding of Arthur Erickson.

November 23 - Buy Tickets

The LA premiere of Sitting Still about the Landscape Architect Laurie Olin will be followed by a Q&A with director Gina Angelone and renowned landscape designer Walter Hood, who practices in Oakland.

November 23 - Buy Tickets

The LA Premiere of Ada – My Mother the Architect will be followed by a Q&A with director Yael Melamede.

November 23 - Buy Tckets

The LA premiere of We Start with the Things We Find will be followed by a Q&A with director Tom Piper and LOT-EK principles Ada Tolla and Giuseppe Lignano, moderated by Kyong Park.

Thank you to our ADFF:LA 2024 sponsors:

To celebrate the best of architecture and design cinema, Mud Australia is offering complimentary ADFF:LA tickets—while supplies last—in-store at 8216 W. 3rd St, West Hollywood.


Since 1994, Mud Australia has been creating timeless, hand-crafted porcelain homewares designed to elevate everyday moments. With a commitment to sustainable practices and minimalist design, each piece is crafted in Sydney and made to last. Mud Australia's Los Angeles store embodies this ethos, featuring the full range of ceramics in a thoughtfully designed space, where customers can explore the collection firsthand.


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