Lighthouse International Film Festival

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🎬 From #LIFF2025 to Theaters Nationwide Our 2025 festival centerpiece, AMERICANA, hits theaters nationwide on August 15—brought to you by @lionsgate. 🎟 In theaters now. Don't miss it. #AmericanaFilm #SydneySweeney #Halsey #PaulWalterHauser #WesternNoir #IndieFilm

🎬 Submissions are NOW OPEN for LIFF 2026! 🌊 📅 Submissions open: August 13, 2025 💰 Early Bird Deadline: October 21, 2025 🔗 Submit today through FilmFreeway: filmfreeway.com/LighthouseInte… #FilmFestival #IndieFilm #FilmSubmission #LighthouseInternationalFilmFestival #LIFF2026

The countdown is ON for #LIFF2026 submissions! Whatever your vision, this is your chance. 📅 Submissions open: August 13, 2025 💰 Early Bird Deadline: October 21, 2025 🔗 Get ready to submit via FilmFreeway: filmfreeway.com/LighthouseInte…

The Film Society is BACK in full swing. This August 27th, let's travel to Asbury Park together for this touching and heart-warming film. 💞 HERE'S YIANNI! Get your tix today! lighthouseff.com/lifsscreenings #heresyianni #asburypark #LBIEvents #LBI #whattowatch

🎬 Submissions for the 2026 Lighthouse International Film Festival open August 13th! We’re on the lookout for bold stories, fresh voices, and cinematic visions that light the way. filmfreeway.com/LighthouseInte… #LIFF2026 #FilmFreeway #SubmitYourFilm #IndieFilm

Every great film begins with a risk. 🎥 This week, take the leap and embrace the unknown #MondayMotivation #TakeTheLeap #CreativeCourage

Film festivals bring people together—smiles are proof that the art is working. 😊 📸: Ed Shin & Dayna Otto #LIFF2025 #FilmFestivalVibes #LBI #IndieFilm #FestivalSmiles #CinemaCommunity #LongBeachIsland #FacesOfLIFF #SupportIndieFilm #ArtThatConnects

For #MerchantMonday, thank you to The Local Market & Kitchen for supporting the Lighthouse International Film Festival! 604 Central Ave, Ship Bottom, NJ (609) 342-0061 localmarketlbi.com @localmarketlbi #LIFF2025 #TheLocalMarket #SupportLocal

Best Shirt of #LIFF2025 went to director Elegance Bratton (@elegancebratton) who stunned in this optical illusion masterpiece. Pictured with: Natalie Caricato (@caricatonatcato), LIFF Senior Programmer Tatiana Weston-Webb (@tatiwest), pro surfer 📷 Photo by Ed Shin

The curtain may have closed on #LIFF2025, but the impact lives on. From powerful films to unforgettable conversations, this year reminded us why we love what we do. #FilmFestivalMagic #FilmmakersUnite #StoriesThatMatter #FestivalHighlights #IndependentFilm #Grateful

What’s your next big idea? 🤔 Let’s make it happen this week. #MondayMotivation #CreativeMindset #FilmmakersLife #FilmFestival

How many indie filmmakers does it take to cross the road? 🎥 Depends. Are there buyers on the other side? 😄 📸 Ed Shin #LIFF2025 #IndieFilmLife #FilmFestivalVibes #LongBeachIsland #CreativeCommunity #FilmmakerHumor #LowBudgetBigDreams

It was a landmark year at #LIFF2025. From beachside premieres to late-night Q&As, we’re still reflecting on just how special this one was. And come to LIFF2026: June 10th - 14th. #LighthouseFilmFestival #FilmFestival2025 #IndieFilm #FilmmakersUnite #FestivalVibes

#LIFF2025 may be over but the moments and the memories are still lighting us up. Here’s to the stories, the screenings and everyone who brought them to life. And come to LIFF2026: June 10th - 14th. #LighthouseFilmFestival #FilmFestival2025 #IndieFilm #FilmmakersUnite

For #MerchantMonday, big thanks to Pietro’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria for sponsoring the Lighthouse International Film Festival! 712 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin, NJ (609) 597-6708 pietrospizzaofmanahawkin.net @PietrosPizzas #LIFF2025 #PietrosPizza #SupportLocal #LBIEats

A shout-out to Mr. Alex Daly our media liaison for bringing some drone action to our #LIFF2025 media. We ❤️ this shot of our volunteers!

Still riding the high of #LIFF2025 — a truly standout year for our team, our audience and the incredible filmmakers who made it all happen. #LighthouseFilmFestival #FilmFestival2025 #IndieFilm #FilmmakersUnite  #FestivalVibes

From #LIFF2025, Sam Lipman-Stern discusses three things you need in order to be successful in film. May it inspire you this Tuesday! #TuesdayMotivation #TuesdayInspiration #FilmmakerLife #DirectorLife #SetLife #IndieFilmInspo @sam_lipmanstern @jesseryan10

For #MerchantMonday, we’re giving a big thanks to La Jarochita Mexican Restaurant for sponsoring the 2025 Lighthouse International Film Festival! 449 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin, NJ (640) 224-4080 lajarochitamanahawkinnj.com @lajarochita_mexicanrestaurant #LIFF2025

At #LIFF2025, Tatiana Weston‑Webb [A Marble in the Jar] shared a reminder to celebrate every small win—especially when you’re learning something new. 🌊 #SaturdayVibes #SurfSaturday #TatianaWestonWebb #AMarbleInTheJar #FilmmakerSpotlight #LBISurfing 📸 Alex Daly