Local Sightings Film Festival

Location: Northwest Film Forum

Address: 1515 12th Ave Seattle WA 98122

Website: Event Link

Date: September 18, 2026 to September 27, 2026

Presented by Seattle’s Northwest Film Forum, the 29th Annual Local Sightings Film Festival is an in-person showcase of creative communities from throughout the Pacific Northwest. The 2026 program, which runs from Sept. 18-27, 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.