Local Sightings Film Festival
About
26th Annual Local Sightings Film Festival
September 15-24, 2023
Presented by Seattle’s Northwest Film Forum, the 26th Annual Local Sightings Film Festival is a virtual-and-in-person showcase of creative communities from throughout the Pacific Northwest. The 2023 program, which runs from September 15–24, features a competitive selection of curated short film programs and feature films, inviting regional artists to experiment, break, and remake popular conceptions around filmmaking and film exhibition.
Local Sightings champions emerging and established talent, supports the regional film industry, and promotes diverse media as a critical tool for public engagement.
Filmmakers: Submit your work to be considered for the 2023 festival!
Eligibility
All types of moving image media are eligible; projects must be finished within 18 months from start date of the festival, and the filmmaker(s) must live in the Pacific Northwest (WA, OR, AK, ID, MT, British Columbia, or the Yukon Territories) or have had the majority of their production (over 50%) based in these states. Local Sightings does not require festival premiere status, though it is welcome.
Deadlines
- Submissions open: March 1, 2023
- Regular deadline: June 19, 2023
- Late deadline: July 10, 2023
Fee Waivers
A limited number of waiver codes are available to those from communities that have historically lacked access or equitable representation in media. Please contact localsightings@nwfilmforum.org for details.