For Film Lovers

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? Stay tuned for screening announcements!

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! Spread the word to film lovers you know!

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Submissions are closed for 2026!

Thank you to all the filmmakers who shared their work with us!

We are honored to showcase your stories, your vision, your voice.

Fall Dates
Announced Soon

SLIFF 2026

Los Angeles, California

SignLight International Film Festival brings together Deaf and signing filmmakers from around the globe to showcase their work, share knowledge, discover emerging talent, and forge new partnerships.

Connect with fellow filmmakers and future collaborators at dedicated filmmaker-audience mixers.

Join a growing movement to define a sign language-led cinematic culture—on screen and behind the camera.

October 2026

Together, we create opportunities.

Our goal is to build an ecosystem of creative opportunity—bridging communities and cultures at the heart of the sign language entertainment industry.

A bi-annual event for showcasing Deaf-driven stories and films, providing opportunities for filmmakers to engage with audiences and industry professionals.

A bi-annual

The 2024 SLIFF festival

marked the first time that

Deaf filmmakers globally gathered in Hollywood to present their work, fostering greater visibility and recognition with each other and in the mainstream film industry.

The 2024 SLIFF