‘Yale,’ ‘Tender’ and ‘American Flake’ Among Dances With Films: LA’s 2026 Line-Up (EXCLUSIVE)

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Jay Silverman’s “Yale,” Adam Hoelzel’s “Tender” and Andrew David Paterson’s “American Flake” are among the titles set to screen during Dances With Films: LA.

Los Angeles’ largest indie film-focused festival, Dances With Films runs June 18-28 with screenings and events at the TCL Chinese Theater. 

Dances With Films’ 2026 lineup includes 279 films, including 41 narrative features, 17 documentary features, 4 midnight features, 33 television and streaming pilots and 184 short films, among others. 

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