Long Beach's 3rd Annual International Film Festival is Officially Here

Long Beach’s International Film Festival (LBIFF) is bringing hand-picked independent movie releases from around the world to Molloy College’s Madison Theatre.

Starting on July 30, the third annual festival will bring six days of film premieres, Q&A sessions featuring the films’ actors and directors, and more to Long Beach.

“The Long Beach International Film Festival has been incredibly popular in each of its first two years, and we are so excited for this year’s expanded event,” said Jack Schnirman, Long Beach City Manager. “The Festival has already become a wonderful city tradition that thousands of residents and visitors look forward to attending.”

Tickets range from $175 to $200 online for an all-access pass, and tickets to the festival’s individual events range in price and can be purchased here.

Here’s the festival’s schedule of events:

Wednesday, July 30

Opening Night Ceremony, Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 7:30 p.m.

“Wisdom to Know the Difference” directed by Long Island-native Daniel Baldwin

Q&A with Baldwin and others

Thursday, July 31

Old School Throwback Thursday Drive-in Movie, screening Grease, Nickerson Beach, Lido Beach, 6 p.m.

Friday, August 1

Red Carpet Opens, Allegria Hotel Beachfront, 5 p.m.

VIP Filmmakers Beach Tent/Red Carpet Experience, Long Beach Boardwalk, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Free Concert Series, Allegria Hotel Beachfront, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Shorts on the Beach Film Series, Allegria Hotel Beachfront, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday, August 2

Rolling Films/Q&A from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

“Side by Side” directed by Christopher Kenneally

Q&A with Kenneally and others

Sunday, August 3,

Rolling Films/Q&A from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Monday, August 4

Closing Night Awards Ceremony, Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 7:30 p.m.

featuring comedy by Chris Monty

For tickets and schedule information, visit longbeachfilm.com or follow LBIFF’s Twitter and Instagram pages.