Las Vegas International Film and Screenwriting Festival
| Location | Las Vegas, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Las Vegas International Film and Screenplay Competition |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founded by | Annette C. Hull; Warren R. Hull |
| Language | International |
| Website | www |
The Las Vegas International Film and Screenwriting Festival (LVIFSF) is a virtual film festival held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada. Founded in 2015 (as the Las Vegas International Screenwriting Contest), the festival was previously based at the Palms Casino Resort, with screenings of selected films held in nearby theaters and screening rooms. The festival also grants awards by genre, technical discipline, and lifetime achievement over two nights during the program.
In 2020, the festival program was moved to a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On August 21, 2021, the festival announced it would continue to host the program, including screenings, virtually.
The Las Vegas International Film and Screenwriting Festival is directed by Annette Hull, documentary filmmaker and former General Manager of the Tri-Cities Rattlers football organization in the Northwest Football League. Notable past honorees include Academy Award-nominee Eric Roberts and Emmy Award-winner Michael Learned, and 2019 indie breakout Princess of the Row, starring Martin Sheen.