PHOTO PROVIDED The District Cinema at Lycoming Valley, 965 Lycoming Mall Circle, Muncy, is hosting the inaugural Susquehanna Film Festival.

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Tim Yasui, Susquehanna Film Festival founder, is a Williamsport native now working in Los Angeles and is the producer of “Cocaine Werewolf.”

WILLIAMSPORT — The inaugural Susquehanna Film Festival (SFF) has cemented its festival line up with over 30 films from across the globe. Set to take place Sept. 19-21, 2025, at The District Cinema at Lycoming Valley at 965 Lycoming Mall Circle in Muncy, 10 Pennsylvania films will compete alongside films from the United States and international films from Canada, India, Iran, Japan, Paraguay and Spain.

The SFF aims to celebrate Pennsylvania, national and international cinema. The festival will showcase a multi-genre selection of feature, short, documentary and animated films, with a special emphasis on works produced in Pennsylvania. As an added bonus that’s sure to please film fanatics, many of the SFF’s screening selections are yet-to-be released films making their exclusive North American premiere, which means they have never been seen at movie theaters, released on DVD/Blu Ray or streamed on U.S. platforms. The full list of festival selections can now be viewed at facebook.com/susquehannafilmfestival

The SFF was founded by Williamsport native and Los Angeles-based independent film executive Tim Yasui. Yasui produced the comedy horror film “Cocaine Werewolf” last year, which was shot in Wellsboro, Pa. “The Susquehanna Valley is not only a great place for film production but also ideal for an international film festival. Its iconic role in our nation’s history and its accessible location in one of the most scenic areas in the center of the Commonwealth lends itself to unlimited opportunities for the film and television arts,” said Yasui. He added one of the SFF’s aims is to encourage audiences to rediscover the unique experience of viewing films in a cinema.

An awards ceremony open to the public will conclude the festival on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. at The District Cinema at Lycoming Valley. Award categories include Best Student Film, Best Pennsylvania-Made Film, Best Documentary, Best Short Film, Best Drama, Best Horror, Best Comedy and Best Animation. A panel of independent judges will evaluate the submissions to determine winners.

To purchase tickets for a single film, a one day pass or an all inclusive festival pass, please visit thedistrict.dipsontheatres.com.

For more information about the Susquehanna Film Festival, please visit facebook.com/susquehannafilmfestival.