Dec. 12-13: 4th Annual Listening Room Film Festival

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (LAAN 54) — Film Louisiana is set to roll out the red carpet this week as the 4th Annual Listening Room Film Festival returns to the capital city, running December 12–13 at 2733 North Street. The two-day showcase will open each afternoon at 3 p.m. and run through midnight, bringing filmmakers, producers, students, and film-lovers together for one of the state’s more intimate and creative industry gatherings.

The Listening Room Film Festival has built its identity on a simple idea: give storytellers space not just to screen their work, but to discuss it openly with the audience in a relaxed, community-driven environment. Rather than the traditional theater setup, the festival leans heavily into conversation. Attendees can watch films, hear directly from directors about their process, and participate in question-and-answer sessions that stretch late into the night.

This year’s lineup features a mix of Louisiana-shot shorts, regional documentaries, rising-talent student films, and a handful of national independent projects making their first stop in the South. Organizers say the emphasis remains on amplifying homegrown voices while also creating a bridge between Louisiana’s film community and the broader independent circuit.

Film Louisiana expects strong turnout from artists across Baton Rouge and New Orleans, noting that the event has grown steadily since its launch four years ago. For many in the local industry, the festival serves as both a creative retreat and a networking hub — a place to discover new talent, build partnerships, and celebrate the state’s expanding footprint in film production.

The festival is open to the public, with passes available at the door.