The headliner is locked.
A name we cannot yet print —
but one you’ll recognize the moment you read it.
Reel Seasons’ inaugural featured guest is a working A-list voice in the genre we’re honoring. The celebrity figure has agreed to anchor Reel Fear in its debut year — moderated Q&A, on-stage award presentation, and audience access across the weekend. The full reveal posts here the moment our partner publication runs the announcement.
What the weekend looks like.
- Featured-guest moderated conversation with Lumina’s program lead — 45 minutes
- Audience Q&A — pre-screened questions plus floor mics
- On-stage presentation of the inaugural Lumina Excellence in Cinema Award
- VIP filmmaker lobby mixer on Saturday
- Autograph & merchandise lobby hour each day
Announcement timing.
The contract is locked and the celebrity figure is confirmed for Reel Fear. The public reveal is withheld pending coordination with our partner publication’s editorial calendar. Press and Sponsors can request advance access to the announcement by emailing press@luminafilmfest.com.
or sponsors@luminafilmfest.com.Reel Pulse & Reel Wonder featured guests — coming later this season.
Each of Lumina’s three chapters carries its own featured guest. Reel Pulse (November) and Reel Wonder (December) headliner announcements are scheduled for later in the year. Press and partners can request the withheld details ahead of public release.
Submit your film.
Submissions are open now. Early Bird closes June 30 · Regular Deadline July 31 · Final close September 20.
First 30 filmmakers: use code FOUNDERS30 for a 30% off waiver.
