4th Annual LWFF Sunday Screening, Panel & Awards Ceremony!

Sun Mar 22 2026 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm UTC-04:00

West Newton Cinema | West Newton

Lois Weber Film Festival
Publisher/HostLois Weber Film Festival
4th Annual LWFF Sunday Screening, Panel & Awards Ceremony!
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Join us for the final day of the 4th Annual Lois Weber Film Festival!
On Sunday, March 22, enjoy the world premiere of Punkie, a raw, behind-the-scenes portrait by Emmy-nominated producer Audrey Olsen about stand-up comedian and Saturday Night Live star Punkie Johnson.
Afterwards, stick around for a local Massachusetts short film block, an exclusive Women in Film panel hosted by Kim Douglas of Boston’s Bold Like Her podcast with special guests Michele Meek, Jodi Purdy, Alecia Orsini, and Marilyn Busch, and our signature Genie Lamp Award Ceremony!
SUNDAY, MARCH 22:
World Premiere 1:00-2:00 PM
PUNKIE - Audrey Olsen (Documentary | 65 min)
Massachusetts Shorts Block (USA) 2:30-3:30 PM
Steeped In Denial - Sue Farina (Mocumentary | 7 min)
Shift - Bridgette Cannell (Horror | 8 min)
The Red Reina - Nick Pithis, Sophia Ciampaglia (Western | 20 min)
Dissection Day - Rachel Thomas-Medwid (Thriller | 15 min)
The Rewind - Mikel Wisler, Diana Porter (Sci-Fi | 11 min)
Women In Film Panel Discussion 3:30-4:30 PM
Join us for an exclusive Women in Film Panel Discussion, moderated by Kim Douglas of Boston’s Bold Like Her podcast, with industry professionals Michele Meek, Jodi Purdy, Alecia Orsini, and Marilyn Busch.
Award Ceremony 4:30-5:00 PM
Please note: Films will screen in the order listed, followed by a brief audience Q&A with the filmmakers.
Get Tickets at https://www.westnewtoncinema.com/coming-soon
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West Newton Cinema, 1296 Washington St, West Newton, MA 02465-2001, United States

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