The 11th annual Long Beach International Film Festival is back in person and taking the South Shore's ‘city by the sea’ by storm from July 27 - 30. The festival features an action-packed line up of 30 independent and studio films from local filmmakers and from around the globe, red carpet premieres, filmmaker receptions, Q&A’s, musical performances, elegant dinners, and crowd favorite - “Shorts on the Beach” - where hundreds of festival goers sit with their feet in the sand watching live musical performances until the sun sets followed by a series of the best short films from around the world. While the festival is considered family friendly, organizers recommend ages 12 and over attend.. Reserve your spot online and bring a chair to watch the stars under the stars on a the beach.

Schedule

• Wednesday, July 27: Opening night starts at 6pm at the Regal Lybrook, 321 Merrick Road in Lynbrook
• Thursday, July 28: Shorts Block 1 at the Long Beach at 12pm at the Long Beach Library, 111 W Park Ave. 5-courses inspired by short films and paired with wine at the Allegria Hotel, 80 W Broadway. $149 fee.
• Friday, July 29: Films at 3:30pm at the Long Beach Library, 111 W Park Ave. 6pm and 8pm at the Regal Lybrook, 321 Merrick Road. 8:45pm on the beachfront at the Allegria Hotel, 80 W Broadway.
• Saturday, July 30: Live music begins at 7pm and short film viewing begins at 8:45pm beachfront at the Allegria Hotel, 80 W Broadway. Please bring blankets and chairs.