LIGHTREEL FILM FESTIVAL 2027

PASS OPTIONS

Overview

LightReel8 offers six ways to experience independent cinema, connect with filmmakers, and celebrate the power of storytelling.

Join us June 3–5, 2027, in Washington, DC, for three days of film, discovery, and community. Following the in-person festival, LightReel at Home (LaH) brings participating independent films to audiences online June 7–9, 2027.

Choose the pass that best fits your festival experience. Screenings and special events are subject to pass eligibility and availability.

VIP Pass
$450

The premier LightReel8 experience, designed for guests seeking premium festival access and opportunities to connect with filmmakers and creative professionals.

Proposed Benefits

  • Eligible festival screenings
  • Priority admission where designated
  • Selected premium festival experiences
  • Filmmaker conversations and panels
  • Digital festival program guide
Purchase VIP Pass
Festival Pass
$300

Explore the full spirit of LightReel8 with a pass designed for audiences who want to experience independent cinema across the festival.

Proposed Benefits

  • Eligible festival screenings
  • Filmmaker Q&A sessions
  • Selected panel discussions
  • Digital festival program guide
Purchase Festival Pass
Industry Pass
$125

Created for filmmakers, producers, distributors, and entertainment professionals seeking industry connections and development opportunities.

Proposed Benefits

  • Eligible industry conversations
  • Professional networking opportunities
  • Selected filmmaker development sessions
  • Digital festival program guide
Purchase Industry Pass
Day Pass
$150

Experience a selected day of LightReel8 with eligible film screenings and festival conversations.

Proposed Benefits

  • Eligible screenings on one selected day
  • Selected filmmaker Q&A sessions
  • Digital festival program guide
Purchase Day Pass
Super 6 Pass
$90

Build your own festival experience with six eligible independent film screenings from participating LightReel8 programs.

Proposed Benefits

  • Six eligible film screenings
  • Selection from participating programs
  • Digital festival program guide
Purchase Super 6 Pass
Virtual Pass
$49

Experience LightReel at Home (LaH), the festival's online screening experience, June 7–9, 2027.

Enjoy participating independent films during a 72-hour virtual viewing window, subject to filmmaker permissions and streaming availability.

Virtual Pass Benefits

  • Access to participating independent films
  • 72-hour online screening window
  • Viewing on compatible devices
  • Digital festival program guide
Purchase Virtual Pass

Important: Pass benefits and admission privileges are subject to final festival terms, event capacity, and availability. Virtual screenings depend on filmmaker participation and streaming permissions.