Beverly Hills Film Festival

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

The heart of the festival is the screenings. Expect world and U.S. premieres of independent films, from features and documentaries to shorts and animation, many followed by Q&As with filmmakers and casts.

Beyond the films, the eight-day lineup includes red carpet events, industry panels, filmmaker mixers, international showcases, and after parties. It's a chance to hear directly from directors, producers, actors, and distributors about how independent films get made and seen.

If you're a filmmaker or writer, the festival accepts feature films, shorts, documentaries, animation, and screenplays for 2027. Check the official submissions page for categories and deadlines.

The festival wraps with its signature awards gala, where jury awards honor the year's standout films.

Founded by Nino Simone, the festival has helped launch films and filmmakers into distribution, including recent alumni whose projects went on to Oscar qualification and theatrical deals.

ON-SITE AMENITIES

Events take place at several venues, so amenities vary. Theaters offer concessions, and hotel venues have restaurants and bars nearby.

In 2026, festival venues included the TCL Chinese Theatres and Ovation Hollywood in Hollywood and The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Check the 2027 schedule for this year's venue list before you plan your days.

Dress for the occasion. Screenings are casual, but red carpet events and the awards gala call for something sharper.

LOCATION

The festival takes place at venues across Beverly Hills and Hollywood. In 2026, screenings and events were held at the TCL Chinese Theatres, 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028, and The Beverly Hilton, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

FAQs About RVing to the Beverly Hills Film Festival

When is the 2027 festival?

The 27th Beverly Hills Film Festival runs April 11–18, 2027, in Beverly Hills and Hollywood.

Can I park an RV near the venues?

Plan on no. Hollywood and Beverly Hills streets and garages are tight, so leave the RV at camp and use a car or rideshare.

Where can I camp near Los Angeles?

Dockweiler Beach RV Park near LAX has hookups by the ocean, and Malibu Creek State Park offers canyon camping.

Are tickets on sale?

Not yet. Watch the official festival site for 2027 tickets, passes, and the full schedule.

RVING AT THE EVENT

There's no camping at any festival venue, but Los Angeles County has a few great RV options within reach of the city. Dockweiler Beach RV Park, run by Los Angeles County, sits right on the sand near LAX, with hookup sites and quick freeway access to Hollywood and Beverly Hills.

For a more natural setting, Malibu Creek State Park has a campground in the Santa Monica Mountains, and Leo Carrillo State Park offers camping near the beach farther up the coast. Sites at both are more basic, so plan for dry camping.

April weather in Los Angeles is usually mild and sunny, with cool mornings near the coast. Pack layers, a light jacket for evening events, and sunscreen for beach days between screenings.

Book early. Spring weekends fill up quickly at coastal campgrounds.

Leave the RV at camp on festival days. Traffic is heavy and parking is scarce in Hollywood, so a smaller vehicle, rideshare, or Metro is the way to go.

WHERE TO STAY

If you'd rather stay in a hotel, Hollywood and Beverly Hills have options at every price point, many within walking distance of festival venues. Book early, since mid-April is a busy time in Los Angeles.

Make the most of your downtime. Walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame, hike to the Griffith Observatory for views of the Hollywood Sign, or stroll Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.

With extra days, drive the Pacific Coast Highway north through Malibu, or head to Santa Monica for an evening on the pier. Joshua Tree National Park is about two and a half hours east if you'd like to end the trip under desert stars.

HOW TO GET THERE

Hollywood and Beverly Hills are about 10 miles apart, and both are reachable from U.S. Route 101, Interstate 405, and Interstate 10.

From Los Angeles International Airport, take I-405 north to Santa Monica Boulevard or Wilshire Boulevard to reach Beverly Hills, or continue toward U.S. 101 for Hollywood.

Metro's B Line has a Hollywood/Highland station steps from the TCL Chinese Theatres, which makes transit an easy option for Hollywood events.

PARKING

Parking is limited near festival venues, and garages in Hollywood and Beverly Hills charge fees. Ovation Hollywood has a large parking garage next to the TCL Chinese Theatres, and The Beverly Hilton offers on-site parking.

Leave your RV at your campground. Big rigs won't fit in Hollywood or Beverly Hills garages, and street parking is tightly restricted.

TICKETS & PRICING

Tickets and passes for 2027 haven't been posted yet. Check the official festival site for the schedule, screening tickets, and gala details as the festival gets closer.

Popular screenings and red carpet events can fill up, so buy early once sales open.

WRAP UP

The Beverly Hills Film Festival brings independent films, red carpets, and industry panels to Beverly Hills and Hollywood from April 11 to 18, 2027. Catch a premiere, meet the filmmakers, and turn the trip into a Southern California road trip.

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