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 the inevitable SD card shortage. Independent filmmaking is tough, and PNW filmmakers show their best work at the Capitol Theater.

Locals Only is hosted in downtown Olympia, Washington, mainly at the Capitol Theater, a 1924 concert and movie palace owned and operated by the Olympia Film Society. This organization relies on a small staff and board of directors, plus over 125 dedicated volunteers who select films, organize events, and run the Capitol Theater.

Full schedule to be released soon! 

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