NewFilmmakers Los Angeles Unveils DocuSlate

<p>NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) has announced the lineup for its 2026 DocuSlate Documentary Film Festival, which runs November 12 to 15. The annual showcase will include 12 documentary shorts and five documentary features across seven programs, with world, North American, U.S., West Coast and Los Angeles premieres. The festival also includes filmmaker Q&A sessions, industry networking opportunities and two virtual panel discussions, according to Deadline, which first reported the lineup.</p>

<p>Screenings begin Thursday, November 12, at the Cinelounge Sunset Theater in Hollywood and continue there on Friday, November 13. The festival ends with a full day of programming on Sunday, November 15, at South Park Center in Downtown Los Angeles. It opens with the North American premiere of "Sergio & Mirta, A Love Story in 8 mm," directed by Fabrizio Laurenti and Niccolò Vivarelli. The film is built from rediscovered archival footage and offers an intimate look at the lives of Italian cult filmmaker Sergio Corbucci and his then-wife, Mirta Guarnaschelli, capturing their romance about 75 years ago.</p>

<p>DocuSlate closes on November 15 with the Los Angeles premiere of "Uncommitted," directed by Razi Jafri and executive produced by W. Kamau Bell. The investigative documentary examines the rise, organizing efforts and political impact of the Uncommitted National Movement, and is expected to add new material after the November elections. Other selections include "Alligator Altar" from director Leslie Ramos, "Moving Joy" from Brittany Lee Sanders, "Panther Pat" from Ashley Brandon, "The Art of Sharing" from Ric Serena, "I AM ART: The Redline" and "Why Is Climate Changing?" The full list and ticket details are available from NFMLA, and the lineup was reported by <a href="https://deadline.com/2026/10/2026-docuslate-documentary-film-festival-lineup-1237169901/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Deadline</a>.</p>