Locals Only Festival 2026

An absolute bash of a fest, Locals Only showcases the Pacific Northwest film community by celebrating discount 35mm lenses, DIY light bounces, and running out of SD cards. Independent filming is a tough job, and PNW filmmakers show their best work at the Capitol Theater.

Locals Only is hosted around the Olympia, Washington downtown area, mainly inside the Capitol Theater, a 1924 concert and movie palace owned and operated by the Olympia Film Society. This organization supports a small staff and board of directors along with over 125 dedicated volunteers who select films, organize events, and run the Capitol Theater.

If accepted, filmmaker(s) must be prepared to send a finished DCP drive of their feature or short to the Capitol Theater for screening purposes.

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Follow the FilmFreeway link below to submit your work