Brenden Theatres at the Palms Casino Resort to be Official Host of 2027 Las Vegas Film Festival
LAS VEGAS, NV: The Las Vegas Film Festival is proud to announce Brenden Theatres at the Palms Casino Resort as the official host venue for the 2027 Las Vegas Film Festival, taking place January 14–21, 2027, and the inaugural ShortCut Cinema Awards, scheduled for September 2027.
The partnership brings together one of America’s most respected independent cinema exhibitors with the Las Vegas Film Festival, an international cinema event dedicated to celebrating exceptional independent filmmaking. Together, the organizations share a commitment to presenting cinema at the highest level while creating an unforgettable experience for filmmakers and audiences alike.
Located within the Palms Casino Resort, Brenden Theatres has become one of the premier theatrical exhibition venues in the western United States. Featuring IMAX, JB-X premium large-format presentation, laser projection, Dolby Atmos immersive sound, luxury recliner seating, and exceptional presentation standards, the venue regularly hosts film premieres, special events, and screenings that showcase the very best of the cinematic experience.
Brenden Theatres also carries one of the most distinguished legacies in American motion picture exhibition. Founder and President Johnny Brenden is the grandson of legendary theatre pioneer Ted Mann, whose Mann Theatre Corporation became one of the nation’s most influential exhibition companies and the world-famous Mann’s Chinese Theatre helped define Hollywood’s modern premiere tradition. That heritage continues today through Brenden Theatres’ unwavering commitment to the theatrical experience.
Throughout the eight-day Festival, Brenden Theatres will be the host venue for filmmakers, producers, distributors, members of the press, and film lovers from around the world for a curated program of feature films, documentaries, short films, filmmaker discussions, premieres, and special presentations. The venue’s premium auditoriums and exceptional presentation technology provide an ideal home for an international cinema event in the Entertainment Capital of the World.
As a premier venue for the Las Vegas Film Festival, the high-tech Brenden Theatres complex at the Palms Casino Resort provides audiences with an exceptional environment for international screenings and premieres.
Brenden Theatres continues the prestigious legacy of Hollywood's Mann’s Chinese Theatre, owner Johnny Brenden maintains his grandfather Ted Mann's unwavering commitment to cinematic quality.
The partnership will continue beyond the Festival with the inaugural ShortCut Cinema Awards in September 2027, establishing Brenden Theatres as home of two signature annual events celebrating excellence in filmmaking and emerging cinematic talent.
“Brenden Theatres represents everything we envisioned for the Las Vegas Film Festival,” said Executive Director Louie Comella. “Its remarkable history, commitment to innovation, and dedication to the moviegoing experience make it an exceptional venue for the Festival’s filmmakers and audiences. We are honored to partner with Brenden Theatres at the Palms Casino Resort as we establish a new international cinema event for Las Vegas.”
Having Brenden Theatres as the Festival’s official venue reflects a shared commitment to preserving the theatrical experience and the future of independent cinema. Together, the Las Vegas Film Festival and Brenden Theatres will welcome storytellers from around the world to experience film where it belongs, on the big screen.
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Issued by Las Vegas Film Festival Publicity • Published on March 31, 2026 •
