Paolo Davanzo, co-founder of the Echo Park Film Center, introduces a short film. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Buzz Saw listens to filmmakers discuss their works at Echo Park Film Center. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Old film stock at The Echo Park Film Center. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Film buffs listen as a filmmaker discusses his short film at the Echo Park Film Center. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Heather Harkins traveled to the Echo Park, from Nova Scotia, to show her film, “In Love With Annimation.” (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Paolo Davanzo, Founder and Executive Director of The Echo Park Film Center screens a film. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Pets attends The Echo Park Film Center Open Screen night. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Film buffs watch amateur films in the Echo Park Film Center. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)