Celebrating Bold Stories, Global Voices – LVIFF 2025

An international platform for independent cinema, storytelling excellence, and cinematic diversity

Our Mission

Lake View International Film Festival is dedicated to celebrating authentic voices from across the globe. We spotlight daring storytellers, underrepresented narratives, and genre-defying cinema that inspires, challenges, and connects audiences worldwide.

Festival History

Founded in 2016, LVIFF has grown into a beloved global stage for emerging and established filmmakers alike. With over 500 films screened from 70+ countries, we take pride in being a nurturing platform for bold visions, especially in LGBTQ+, horror, experimental, and cross-cultural storytelling.

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Lake View International Film Festival is a filmmaker-focused platform that celebrates powerful, original, and diverse storytelling from around the world. With a growing global audience and hybrid screenings in Mumbai and online, we offer visibility beyond just a screening. Selected films are highlighted through curated Q&As, interviews, and social media features, while also becoming part of our year-round programming. Whether you’re a debut filmmaker or an established voice, LVIFF gives your film the space it deserves—backed by a commitment to quality, inclusivity, and creative freedom.

Next Deadline: May 20th, 2025

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What Filmmakers Say about Us

"Very good Festival ! Professionnal and welcoming ! I Hope I will go again for a newt movie."
Brice Zephir
FILMMAKER
"It was an honour to screen my short film 'Rabb Mileya' at LVIFF. The communication of organisers was apt and I feel such film festivals should be lauded for their unbiased approach towards appreciating cinema."
Gurlove Singh Ratol
DIRECTOR
"Awesome communication . Perfect networking. Neat hospitality. Good Quality. Value-worth to submit."
Yoginee Arul
FILMMAKER
"Lakeview International Film Festival, is a top tier operation ran by true patrons of the Arts. My team and I appreciate all of the love they have shown our debut film "Quintessential The Movie"...they are rated 5 stars in all categories from me. This is an amazing festival...much love from Dallas to India."
Sammie Johnson
FILMMAKER