BRAVO Film Festival Cancels 2026 Edition
The BRAVO Film Festival has scrapped its 2026 edition, citing circumstances beyond its control, but organizers say they will prepare for a return.
The BRAVO Film Festival will not hold its 2026 edition. Organizers announced the cancellation, saying it stemmed from circumstances beyond their control.
In the same statement, the festival said preparation for the following year's edition will continue, leaving the door open for a return.
The festival runs across November in Los Angeles. Its 2025 edition opened at the Academy Museum.
Founded in 2008, BRAVO has often served as a U.S. showcase for Brazilian talent. It traditionally opens with Brazil's submission for the Best International Oscar.
In 2024, that opening slot went to Walter Salles' I'm Still Here. In 2025, it was The Secret Agent, directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho and starring Wagner Moura.
The organization has longstanding partnerships with American Cinematheque, the Brazilian Consulate in Los Angeles, Cinema do Brasil, and Projeto Paradiso, according to Deadline.
Quick answers
Was the BRAVO Film Festival's 2026 edition canceled?
Yes. Organizers canceled the 2026 edition, citing circumstances beyond their control.
When does the BRAVO Film Festival usually take place?
It runs across November in Los Angeles. The 2025 edition opened at the Academy Museum.
Will the festival return?
Organizers said preparation for the following year's edition will continue.