Award Ceremony

The LSFF 2026 Award Ceremony brings the festival to a close with the presentation of this year’s jury prizes, selected by an international panel of actors, filmmakers, writers, and producers led by Al Pacino, alongside Brittany Alexia Young, Hayley Orrantia, Henri Esteve, Wade Allain-Marcus, and Hyejin “Grace” Park. Awards will be presented across a range of categories, including Best Short Film, Best Screenplay, and multiple acting awards, celebrating the films, performances, and creative voices that stood out throughout the festival. The ceremony honors the festival’s continued focus on strong, authentic performance and distinctive storytelling.