Long Beach Film Festival

The Long Beach Film Festival is a new citywide cultural event celebrating storytelling, creativity, and community. Our inaugural 2026 festival will activate multiple business districts, attract regional visitors, and showcase Long Beach as a vibrant creative hub. The Long Beach Film Festival is launching its inaugural year as a citywide celebration of film, creativity, and community. Designed to elevate Long Beach as a cultural destination, LBFF brings together filmmakers, audiences, and local businesses for a weekend that reflects the diversity and creative spirit of our city.

The program will feature new work in both fiction and documentary long and short forms. For more information and the application visit Film Freeway.