29th and final East Lansing Film Festival
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The 29th and final East Lansing Film Festival was the closing edition of a long-running Michigan festival founded in 1997 to bring independent cinema to mid-Michigan. It was notable as the longest-running non-experimental film festival in Michigan and as a regional showcase for films from around the world, with features, documentaries, shorts, and student films screened alongside audience awards and filmmaker Q&As.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+34 pts)
- 29 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Studio C!
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
1997
Venue
Studio C!
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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