A curated cultural
institution.
Laurel is a non-profit cultural institution dedicated to showcasing films that have earned recognition from the world's most prestigious festivals, advancing public access, education, and cultural benefit. Our organization has applied for 501(c)(3) status. If granted, donations will be retroactively tax-deductible to the date of our incorporation. Please consult your tax advisor. Learn more at laurelfilmfoundation.com.
Our Model
Supporting our mission.
Laurel has applied for 501(c)(3) non-profit status. If granted, donations will be retroactively tax-deductible to the date of our incorporation. Please consult your tax advisor. Payments are license fees and program-related expenses — not distributions of profit — made in furtherance of Laurel's charitable mission to support the arts.
The Curation
Festival-selected only.
Every film on Laurel has been selected by a major or emerging film festival. This is our quality guarantee — the world's greatest film programmers have already done the curatorial work.
Festivals We Support
Where cinema earns its laurels.
Community & Advocacy
Supporting what matters.
Laurel strives to provide fundraising and resources for the causes and organizations that our filmmakers and community advocate for. We believe cinema is a force for connection and positive change, and we are committed to amplifying the voices and values of the artists we serve.
For Participating Filmmakers
Showcase your work.
If your film has been selected by a major film festival, we invite you to make it available through Laurel's programming, fostering public access and cultural engagement.
Submit Your FilmShare Your Thoughts
Help us improve Laurel.
Found an error in our film data? Have a feature idea? Spotted something that could be better? We genuinely read every submission — your feedback helps us build a better home for festival cinema.
For Film Festivals
Submit your historical archives.
Film festivals interested in making their historical archives available through Laurel are invited to reach out. We work with festivals to digitize and curate selections from past decades, expanding public access to the world's most celebrated cinema.
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