Key Dates
Mark your calendar for LightReel8,
the eighth edition of the
LightReel Film Festival,
taking place June 3–5, 2027,
in Washington, DC.
From FilmFreeway submissions
and LightReel Discovery deadlines
to festival reservations
and LightReel at Home,
here are the important dates
for your festival experience.
September 14, 2026
FilmFreeway Submissions Open
October 11, 2026
FilmFreeway Super Early Deadline
October 19, 2026
LightReel Discovery Contest Opens
November 15, 2026
FilmFreeway Early Deadline
December 13, 2026
FilmFreeway Official Deadline
January 29, 2027
LightReel Discovery Contest Closes
February 12, 2027
LightReel Discovery Top 100 Notified
February 16, 2027
FilmFreeway Late Deadline
February 19, 2027
LightReel Discovery Top 10 Notified
February 26, 2027
LightReel Discovery Winners Announced
March 17, 2027
FilmFreeway Notification Date
April 5, 2027
VIP Pass Reservation Window Opens
April 7, 2027
Industry Pass Reservation Window Opens
April 9, 2027
Festival Pass Reservation Window Opens
April 11, 2027
Day Pass and Super 6 Pass Reservation Windows Open
April 13, 2027
Individual Ticket Sales Open
June 3–5, 2027
LightReel8 Film Festival & LightReel Discovery Premieres
June 7–9, 2027
LightReel at Home (LaH)
Additional Dates to Be Announced
Additional festival milestones,
including programming announcements,
special-event details, and
Digital Access pricing periods,
will be published as they
are finalized.
Important:
All festival dates and reservation
windows are subject to change.
Exact reservation opening times,
venue information, and additional
programming announcements will
be communicated through official
LightReel channels.
