The Lois Weber Film Festival
Celebrating the History of Women in Film: Past, Present and Future.
The Lois Weber Film Festival
Celebrating the History of Women in Film: Past, Present and Future.
Our Mission
The Lois Weber Film Festival is a female-forward 501(c)3 dedicated to promoting gender equality in the film industry by celebrating the legacy of silent film pioneer Lois Weber and the history of women in film, past, present, and future.
Join Us at the 3rd Annual LWFF March 8th, 2025
In celebration of Women's History Month, LWFF presents the 3rd Annual Lois Weber Film Festival at the Capitol Theater in Arlington, MA. Saturday, March 8th, 2025 from 12-10 PM.
Join us for a very special Opening Ceremony with a rare screening of Lois Weber’s 1915 film Hypocrites (58 mins), featuring live music by Jeff Rapsis and opening remarks by Shelley Stamp, author of Lois Weber in Early Hollywood.
Then stick around for Red Carpet Photos, 3 Film Blocks, an Award Ceremony and CAKE.
See Full Event Schedule Below!
3rd Annual Lois Weber Film Festival: Schedule
Opening Ceremony - 12:00-2:00 PM
Lois Weber’s ‘Hypocrites’ with live music by Jeff Rapsis & opening remarks by Shelley Stamp, author of Lois Weber in Early Hollywood.
Red Carpet Networking 2:00-3:00 PM
Photos by Melanie Rose Photography & Red Carpet Interviews by Katie Killourhy of "Taste Away with Katie K"
Block #1 - 3:00-5:00 PM
Sidewalk Serendipity
The Gift
FearISH
Funnel Cake
Braids and Bows
I Think I’m Gonna Throw Up
Serpentine
...what it feels like
another me
Dearly Departed
I heard a Fly Buzz
While I’m Still Living
Bodies
White Female
with brief Q&A to follow
Block #2 - 5:00-7:00 PM
Interception: Jayne Kennedy American Sportscaster
Do Ask, Do Tell: The Linda Campbell Story
A Lovely Sight
Laundry Room
Fortune Teller
Ants & Grasshoppers
Pumpkin Pie
Bay Creek Tennis Camp
Fenwick
Still
Hunger
with brief Q&A to follow
Block #3 - 7:00-9:30 PM
Bye, Boy
Siempre Es Ahora
Inheritance
Recovery City
with brief Q&A to follow
Award Ceremony
End the day on a sweet note--with cake! (v)(GF)
Support Our Mission
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