ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: Beyond Fest is the highest-attended genre film festival in the U.S. and exists to serve the genre community of Los Angeles, with an annual fall festival and year-round special screenings & premieres in partnership with the American Cinematheque. Created by a collective of film nerds/cultural innovators, it is dedicated to delivering the best in horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and badass cinema. Festival programming is globally sourced and comprises of a diverse and eclectic mix of gala premieres, rare retrospectives, and special events. A not-for-profit entity, Beyond Fest raises funds for the 501C3 non-profit film institution, American Cinematheque. Its favorite film is Jaws.