What is Twelve Lions Film Festival?

A project of the historic Kentucky Theatre, Twelve Lions Film Festival is a four-day event showcasing quality independent film from around the world. Through film premieres, retrospectives, workshops, panels, meet-and-greets, and other networking events, we aim to further the careers of emerging filmmakers and to deepen the film lover’s appreciation of cinema in all its richness and diversity. 

We founded Twelve Lions Film Festival to celebrate the art of film, encourage emerging filmmakers, challenge and entertain film lovers, and support Kentucky’s growing film industry.

Download our 2026 Press Release

Download our 2026 Press Release to learn more about this year’s film festival.

Contact us for more information

Please contact us for more information, to schedule an interview with our leadership or with visiting filmmakers, or to arrange to cover any of our events.