When the Los Angeles Film Festival announced plans to move from its hub in Westwood to downtown L.A. six years ago, the news was met with skepticism. Would industry types deign to venture east for more than a fancy meal or a Lakers game? It took a while, but the plan eventually worked. Last June, about 90,000
attended the annual nine-day event, which is produced by the nonprofit group Film Independent and sponsored by the Los Angeles Times. And yet, despite the success, the festival is on the move again.

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