Beverly Hills Film Festival Opens April 13, Through April 19 at TCL Chinese Theatre

Kevin James, Christina Ricci in ‘Guns Up,’ Monday at the BHFF.

The Beverly Hills Film Festival opens today, April 13, 2026, and runs through April 19, at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. The festival ends with an awards night gala at the Beverly Hilton, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., on Sunday.

Tonight’s schedule includes “Sock It To Me: The Legend of George Schlatter,” a film by Chris Coronado. Screening at 6:25 p.m. The documentary chronicles the six-decade career of pioneering producer, director, and writer George Schlatter, the creative force behind “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In.”

Schlatter revolutionized television comedy with rapid-fire satire and enduring catchphrases that reshaped American pop culture.

He later broke new ground again with “Real People,” anticipating the rise of modern reality programming. Featuring candid interviews with Lily Tomlin, Tom Hanks, Goldie Hawn, and others, the film explores Schlatter’s lasting influence on comedy, television, and the cultural conversation.

Kevin James and Christina Ricci star in the action comedy “Guns Up,” Monday at 6:55 p.m. The Edward Drake film follows a cop moonlighting as an enforcer for the mob, who learns he’s not the most dangerous member of his family.

Then at 8:05 p.m., “Beyond the Border: Latino Representation in Hollywood,” is a documentary from directors-producers Clara and Julia Kuperberg. With a cast includes John Leguizamo, Jimmy Smits, Esai Morales, Jose Zuniga, Gregory Nava, and Patricia Riggen, the film traces a century-long struggle for Latino representation, showing how artists reclaimed their image and reshaped cinema.

Madison Young’s ‘By the Roots’ has world premiere April 18. Starring Emily Robinson (‘Transparent’), Brant Daugherty (‘Fifty Shades Freed’), Ally Sheedy (‘High Art’), and cameo by Margaret Cho (‘Fire Island’).

Films each day are scheduled in blocks, including features and blocks of shorts, with tickets for purchase in individual blocks.

Click here to see the schedule for each day.

The Beverly Hills Film Festival (BHFF) welcomes over 55,000 attendees annually, providing a platform for filmmakers and film lovers to congregate and network over five days.

The BHFF creates opportunities for the attendees to appear at red carpet publicity events, world premiers, and screenings of numerous films.

Attendees also have the opportunity to be a part of educational panel discussions, workshops, and seminars, along with special events, and VIP after parties and priceless networking opportunities.

Among the top-of-mind topics is a Tuesday, April 14 panel discussing “AI as the New Steam Engine: The Second Industrial Revolution?” From 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Ovation Courtyard,  panelists will discuss whether Artificial Intelligence is a revolutionary shift for cinema, or simply the next evolution in the production toolkit.

AI is now influencing the way we develop, finance, and direct stories. This panel will explore how emerging technologies are changing the practical landscape of filmmaking. Panelists include Kirk Shaw, a producer with more than 250 credits, including the Oscar-winning “The Hurt Locker,” and Kat Coiro, the director behind global hits like “Marry Me” and “She-Hulk.” Moderating the session is Frederico Lapenda, President of the Jury, veteran producer, and award-winning filmmaker.

Passes & Prices

Individual tickets are $25 (plus processing). An all-screenings pass is $295.

The Gold Pass for $499 includes: