Long Beach Film Festival debuts with inaugural weekend lineup

The inaugural Long Beach Film Festival (LBFF) is scheduled to debut this weekend, running from August 29 to 30. The event begins with an opening night party and red carpet on August 28 aboard the Queen Mary.

The festival lineup includes thirty films, featuring four feature films and four curated short-film blocks. Programming includes filmmaker Q&As, industry panels, and special events held at the Art Theatre of Long Beach and the LBFF FilmLounge. Industry discussions will cover topics such as new creative formats and future opportunities for creators.