LightReel Film Fest

The festival celebrates the spirit of independent, BIPOC film in the Nation's Capital.

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LightReel Talks - Editing Action! with Stephanie Filo (EDIT REEL) #lightreelfilmfestival #lightreel26 #stephaniefilo #daredevil📷 @stephaniefilo @Daredevil

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Colman Domingo is having a dream 2026.

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LightReel Film Festival - June 3rd - June 6th w/ Over 80 Films, Celebrity Guest, Food, Fun, and Film!!!

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LightReel Film Festival - June 3rd - June 6th w/ Over 80 Films, Celebrity Guest, Food, Fun, and Film!!!

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[Gangster Cinema Central @GangsterCinema]

It was Al Pacino's idea to remake the original 1932 version of Scarface. He saw the film and was so inspired by Paul Muni's performance, he wanted to recreate that iconic role in his own way. As he explains:

"I had heard about Scarface for a long time because I was working on a play by Bertolt Brecht called Arturo Ui, which was very influenced by the American gangster picture. And I heard, even as a kid, I remember my relatives talking about Scarface and how George Raft flips the half dollar. And so I had heard a lot about it and never saw the picture.

So I was one day walking along Sunset Boulevard of all places, and there was the — I believe it's the Tiffany Theatre now — and it was playing in a double bill with something else, I forget, was Scarface. And there was a few of us, so I said, well, why don't we just go and take a look at it?

And we went in and it was, you know, an astounding movie, astounding. And the performance of Paul Muni was astounding and inspiring. And I thought after that, that I just wanted to imitate him. I wanted to do something. I was inspired by that performance. And I called Marty Bregman (Al's producer), who then put together some people and they started working on developing this as a film."

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THE LARGEST PLAYOFF COMEBACK IN NEW YORK KNICKS HISTORY 🔥

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🏆 CLOSING NIGHT FILM & AWARDS End the fest with a spectacular film, the presentation of The Black Butterfly award, and a signature themed celebration! 🥂 📅 Sat, June 6 🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/j8YPiNl318🔗 Details: https://t.co/85IV4zdiF3

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📽️ SPECIAL SCREENINGS Experience bold new cinematic voices & showcase presentations that deserve the big stage! Catch features like Alma's Rainbow, The Furious, The Projectionist, & more. 📅 June 3–6 (Various Times) 🔗 Explore the Lineup: https://t.co/ZxkzhdRoAm

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✨ OPENING NIGHT FILM Kick off #LIFF7 with a powerful premiere, a curated reception, and a networking experience to set the tone for an incredible 4 days of cinema! 📅 Wed, June 3 🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/QKCCwsTH7a🔗 Details: https://t.co/ykk1sgheQF

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🎬 Get ready, film lovers! The 7th Annual LightReel Film Festival is bringing the best of multicultural storytelling to the District from June 3-6. 🌟

Here are 3 major festival events you absolutely cannot miss! A Thread 🧵👇 #LIFF7 #LightReelFilmFest #DCArts

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🎤 IN CONVERSATION SERIES 🎵 Willie D. Burton Dive into the groundbreaking sonic work of this 2x Oscar-winning Sound Mixer, showcasing his remarkable range across genres. 📅 Sat, June 6 @ 12:00pm 🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/SphLH6bqnE🍿 Seats are limited!

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🎬 Experience storytelling magic at LightReel Film Fest 7! 🌟 Introducing INDUSTRYINSIGHTS: Award-Winning Voices. Unfiltered Conversations. 🗣️ We're taking the festival beyond the screen, connecting YOU with the artists behind the work. A Thread 🧵👇 #LIFF7 #LightReelFilmFest

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🎤 IN CONVERSATION SERIES 🔊 Russell Williams II Hear from the history-making sound mixer who became the first African American to win back-to-back Oscars. 📅 Sat, June 6 @ 10:30am 🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/M1I6MeHnUC

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🎬 Love cinema? Join the LightReel Film Festival Volunteer Team! 🌟

Help shape the festival magic, just like our 2026 Venue Manager, Courtina McNeil!

✨ Meet filmmakers 🎥 Go behind the scenes 🌍 Celebrate diverse voices
Volunteer @ #LFF2026 Apply now 👇 https://t.co/36VVbDDYUC

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A father. Ruthless kidnappers. Non-stop action.
💥 Don't miss THE FURIOUS at LightReel Film Fest! Catch Kenji Tanigaki’s high-octane martial arts film before anyone else!🍿
🗓️ June 3 @ 7:30 PM
📍 Angelika Pop-Up
🎟️ https://t.co/3Bseg9PYSX
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[The View @TheView]

The original singer of 'Reading Rainbow' theme song, Tina Fabrique, performs 'Butterfly in the Sky'! 🦋