The American Cinematheque’s Annual Celebration of Proof-Of-Concept Storytelling Returns Nov. 7–9

The American Cinematheque’s annual PROOF Film Festival will return to The Culver Theater from Nov. 7–9, celebrating the power of short-form storytelling as a launchpad for feature-length films. This year’s centerpiece program will feature the Los Angeles premiere of Atropia, winner of the 2025 Sundance U.S. Grand Jury Prize for Drama.

Originally conceived as a short film, Atropia evolved into a full-length feature starring Alia Shawkat and Callum Turner, which was produced by acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino. The film reflects the festival’s core mission of nurturing bold, experimental storytelling that transitions from short to long form. Writer-director Hailey Gates and Shawkat will atten

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