Presented by Seattle’s Northwest Film Forum, the 26th Annual Local Sightings Film Festival is a virtual-and-in-person showcase of creative communities from throughout the Pacific Northwest. The 2023 program features a competitive selection of curated short film programs and feature films, inviting regional artists to experiment, break, and remake popular conceptions around filmmaking and film exhibition. Local Sightings champions emerging and established talent, supports the regional film industry, and promotes diverse media as a critical tool for public engagement. The 2023 lineup boasts features from alumni filmmakers, innovative workshops, filmmaker meet-ups, and dozens of World and U.S. Premieres!
