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Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival

An adventure-packed, multi-day documentary film fest, spotlights stories that light up the soul.

Gathering community and filmmakers amidst the breathtaking beauty of Tahoe's natural wonderland, April 23-25, 2027.

10/01/2026

Lights down, stories up, Tahoe City! 🎥

The Fall Best of Fest Screening Series makes a stop at Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema on Thursday, October 29th at 5PM! Come support independent film in one of Tahoe's coziest cinema spaces.

🎟 Tickets: https://ltdff.org/fall-best-of-fest-screening-tour/
📍 Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema, Tahoe City, CA

We can't wait to share these films with you.

09/23/2026

Coming this fall: stories that move you. 🎬✨

Our Fall Best of Fest Screening Tour lineup features a curated selection of documentary shorts. These powerful films previously featured at have been handpicked for this series to spark curiosity, build connection, and celebrate the art of storytelling.

Swipe through to see the full film lineup.

Head to our website to grab tickets to a screening near you. https://ltdff.org/fall-best-of-fest-screening-tour/

09/16/2026

Get excited!!! is heading down the hill to Carson City!

Join us at the historic Brewery Arts Center on Friday, September 25th at 7PM for a night of powerful documentary storytelling as part of our Fall Best of Fest Screening Series.

🎟 Tickets: https://ltdff.org/fall-best-of-fest-screening-tour/
📍 Brewery Arts Center , Carson City, NV

Grab your seat and come discover the stories moving audiences this season.

09/10/2026

Bring your story to Tahoe! 🎥 Film Submissions for are now open!

We’re inviting filmmakers from around the globe to join a welcoming community of creators and audiences who believe in the impact of documentary to transform and inspire.

Submit your documentary on FilmFreeway today and join us in celebrating the power of storytelling! https://filmfreeway.com/LakeTahoedocumentaryFilmFestival

09/01/2026

Great stories are meant to be shared. 🎬💛 This fall, we’re bringing some of our favorite documentaries to communities across the region.

We’re taking on the road with our first-ever Fall Best of Fest Screening Series: four cities, four screenings, and some of our favorite documentary shorts from the past two festivals.

Catch us at:
📍Brewery Arts Center in Carson City, NV on Friday, Sept 25
📍Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema in Tahoe City, CA on Thursday, Oct 29
📍Valhalla Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe, CA on Friday, Nov 6
📍Nevada Museum of Art in Reno, NV on Thursday, Nov 12

Ticket details are on our website: https://ltdff.org/fall-best-of-fest-screening-tour/

08/18/2026

Mark your calendars! 🎉 The third annual Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival is officially set for April 23–25, 2027, at our new festival home, Valhalla Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe!

We’re bringing three days of inspiring documentaries, meaningful conversations, and a community of filmmakers, change makers, and audiences together in one of Tahoe’s most beautiful settings.

We’re already counting down the days and hope you’ll join us! **Early Bird Passes are on sale now, and film submissions are open.

And you don’t have to wait until April for more docs! Our Fall Best of Fest Screening Series is hitting the road, bringing festival favorites to different communities around the Tahoe region this fall….. Stay tuned for more info! 🎬🍂

05/15/2026

Before the festival began, we were already in the classrooms. 🎬

This year, LTDFF In Schools reached over 2,000 local K-12 students bringing documentary films and real filmmakers directly into classrooms in the week leading up to the festival. Younger students explored the natural world through age-appropriate films in partnership with the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, while high schoolers got to sit down with visiting filmmakers for live, unscripted Q&As about craft, storytelling, and what it really takes to make a film that matters.

These are the kinds of moments that don't happen in a textbook, and we are so proud to make them happen for our community.

A huge thank you to our 2026 Youth Champion Sponsors, Tahoe Arts Project and Soroptimist Tahoe, for believing in the power of art and education for young people and making this program possible. 🎓💛

05/13/2026

Some screenings are more than just screenings — and this was one of them.

On Day 2 of , we screened The Paradise Paradox to a packed house. The film is a direct, unflinching look at the mental health crisis affecting America's mountain towns and the people working hard to change that. It's a story about us. About these communities we call home, and the struggles that too often go unspoken.

After the screening, a panel of mental health professionals working in the Reno-Tahoe area took the stage to share what they're doing on the ground — the programs, the resources, and the people showing up every single day.

None of this happens without the generosity of those who believe in the power of community. A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors: Tim Williams of the Rotary Club, A Balanced Life, Unity at the Lake, and Forever14 for making this screening free and accessible to all. Your support turned an important film into a shared experience, and that makes all the difference. 💙

05/07/2026

Your votes are in! Announcing the 2026 Audience Choice for Features 🎉

Congratulations to director Cody Sheehy and the entire team behind The Last Dive for winning the Audience Choice Award for Feature Documentary at !

An ex-Hell's Angel. A giant manta ray named W***y.
And one last expedition to a remote island to reunite with this extraordinary ocean friend. This film captured hearts from the very first frame.

We were so honored by the outpouring of community support for this sold out screening. We also had the wonderful gift of welcoming film subject Joyce Clinton for a live Q&A, giving our audience a chance to go even deeper into this extraordinary story straight from someone who lived it.

Congratulations to everyone behind this beautiful film. We are so glad it found its home here with our community. 🙌

05/06/2026

Your votes are in! Announcing the 2026 Audience Choice for Shorts 🎉

Congratulations to director Kari Barber and the entire team behind The Muralist for taking home the Audience Choice Award for Short Documentary at !

With a small paintbrush strapped to his head, artist Connor Fogal is taking on his greatest challenge yet:

a large public mural. Despite severe cerebral palsy limiting the use of his arms and legs, nothing limits his vision.

Local filmmaker Kari Barber captured his story with such tenderness and care that audiences couldn't help but fall in love. Our Saturday Local Spotlight screening was packed, and the energy in the room during the Q&A, where Connor himself joined us live, was something truly special.

It was an absolute honor to screen this film. This recognition is so beautifully deserved. Congratulations, Kari, Connor, and the whole film team. 🎨❤️

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