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.

Awards & Prizes

Best entries will be screened during the Locals Only Film Festival at the Capitol Theater April 26, 2024.

Rules & Terms

Submissions must be from filmmakers located in the greater northwest (Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, Northern California, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming). 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.

Dates and Deadlines:

February 2, 2024
Opening Date

April 10, 2024
Final Deadline

April 15, 2024
Notification Date

April 26, 2024
Event Date
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  • Arlie Sommer

    Thanks so much to the Locals Only Film Festival for screening my film, Idaho Babe! Love the Olympia community and it's an honor.

    May 2023
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  • Robert Kam

    Could have been better attended but it was the Sunday after arts walk and people were spent.

    May 2023
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  • Stephan Nance

    Thank you for the opportunity to share "Varied Thrush" with such a thoughtful audience! The festival's name rings true — this is a cozy local film festival with a strong feeling of community and appreciation for creators' works of art.

    May 2023
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