LightReel Closes with Record Crowds

LightReel 6 concludes with strong attendance, sold-out screenings, and the presentation of the Black Butterfly Awards.

LightReel Announces Opening & Closing Night Films

The festival announces the world premiere of The Class Reunion and the DC premiere of 40 Acres.

LightReel Newsletter | April 2025 Edition

Festival programming, passes, new initiatives, and partner announcements for LightReel 6.

Union Market District Announced as Presenting Sponsor

LightReel announces its partnership with Union Market District for the sixth annual festival.

The LightReel Film Festival Returns

The fifth annual festival returns to Washington, DC, featuring a new slate of films and special festival programming.

LightReel Announces Its Winners

The fourth festival recognizes outstanding filmmaking and creative achievement.

LightReel Closes with a Bang

A look at the conclusion of LightReel's 2023 festival.

New Focus, New Home

The festival moves to Washington, DC, and embraces its new identity as the LightReel Film Festival.

A New Vision for the LightReel Film Festival

A Gigantic Change for Lakefront

Unprecedented Success at the Lakefront Film Fest

Bigger and Better Than Ever

Lakefront Film Festival Announces 2021 Competition and Award Winners

Recognition of the festival's competition selections and award recipients.

Lakefront Film Festival Announces Opening and Closing Night Films

Lakefront Film Festival Goes on Sabbatical During the Pandemic

The festival pauses its activities amid the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Lakefront Film Festival Launches in Columbia, Maryland

The inaugural festival introduces its film lineup and establishes the foundation for what would become LightReel.