Film Festival | Lake Stevens Film Festival

AUG 4-5th
2023

Films and filmmakers
from the PACIFIC NORTHWEST

ABOUT

ABOUT LSFF

LAKE STEVENS FILM FESTIVAL invites Pacific Northwest films & filmmakers to a two-day screening and networking event. LSFF exists to cultivate an appreciation for the arts within Lake Stevens, connect creatives to wider industry circles and showcase diverse viewpoints from both established and emerging creators.

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This year, screenings, Q&A's, Masterclass, and Awards Presentation were hosted at the community hub and makerspace Creator Zone.

A jury of active industry professionals selected three first place winners for each category: Student Film, Documentary Short and Narrative Short, each receiving $500.

JURY AWARD WINNERS
Best Student Short
Ava Espiritu, The Ghost

Best Documentary Short
Merete Mueller, Blue Room

Best Narrative Short
Sarah Rodenbaugh and Megan Brotherton, Hangman

AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARDS
Best Student Film
Angelo Visser, Get Up the Nerve

Best Documentary Short
Chelsea Jolly, JoJo: A Toad Musical

Best Narrative Short
Mike Kearby, The Problem with Time Travel

"It's a delightful small town with a beautiful scenery and kind people. I can't wait to go back and see how this fest grows. Wonderful experience all the way around."
SARAH RODENBAUGH, FILMMAKER

LSFF AT-A GLANCE AUG 4-5TH

FRIDAY AUGUST 4TH

MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON

VIEW TRAILER

MOVIE IN THE PARK @ Lundeen Park, Pre-Show trivia at 8:30 PM, movie at dusk

We are thrilled to partner with the City of Lake Stevens for the summer kickoff of Movie in the Park. Join us for Oscar-nominated Marcel the Shell with Shoes On voiced by Jenny Slate. Come early for pre-show trivia & giveaways, plus free popcorn from Rotary Club and ice cream/sorbet cups from The Creamery.