Welcome to the home of “stories aching to be told.” We launch on August 21-24, 2025, at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA (Boston).

We are a multiple-time “Top 100 Festival” on FilmFreeway, and our 176 Five-Star Reviews plant us in the top 1% of festivals with the most Five-Star Reviews in the world.

Everyone here at Lonely Seal aims to help you blossom and continue to thrive in your career, so check out our reviews and send us your best stuff! Thank you for stopping by.