April 16 - 20, 2024
Hollywood, California
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM CJ JONES
Due to the work stoppage during the ongoing contract negotiations between WGA, SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers), we have rescheduled our SignLight International Film Festival for April 16-20, 2024. We are sorry for any inconvenience. New deadlines for film submissions, notification dates, and updated information regarding programming and tickets are published inside the tabs above.
In the coming weeks, please continue to check here and on our social media for the latest Festival news. We will publish a list of all accepted films, finalists, and programming & scheduling details, as soon as it is appropriate to do so.
It is a difficult time for thousands of professionals in the entertainment industry.
We deeply appreciate your understanding, patience, and support.
With best wishes to all ~ see you in April!
CJ Jones
Executive Director
It’s Time to RISE!
SignLight International Film Festival is the only industry-centered Film Festival exclusively dedicated to the work of Deaf filmmakers from across the United States and around the globe.
For Filmmakers
If you’re a Deaf filmmaker or made a film with Deaf crew and/or cast featuring any of the world’s 200+ sign languages, submitting to this Film Festival is a MUST!
For Fans
If you are captivated by Sign Language, a friend of the Deaf Community, or an avid film fan, come ready to be immersed in a world of creativity, motivation and inspiration!
For the Industry
If you support Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) and are eager to produce or curate authentic works from historically-overlooked communities, join us.
FIND untold stories, DISCOVER rising talent, and ENHANCE your diverse workforce to sustainably deliver a range of an expansive range of POVs that appeal to markets worldwide.
All four days of this groundbreaking Festival will be held at Los Angeles’ landmark
PACIFIC DESIGN CENTER
in the center of West Hollywood.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
The festival is produced by SignWorld Studios’ 501(c)(3) nonprofit
training, advocacy, and industry-service subsidiary SignLight, Inc.
A SPECIAL NOTE OF GRATITUDE TO
for its vigorous support of diversity and inclusivity
in arts and entertainment, and for providing
the funds enabling SignLight, Inc. to establish the
SignLight International Film Festival.
