Jason Alexander Announced as LIFF'S Keynote Speaker
- Lighthouse International Film Festival
- Apr 24
- 2 min read
JASON ALEXANDER Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Just Looking on Long Beach Island
Festival Dates: June 4–8, 2025
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APRIL 24, 2025 – LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ – The Lighthouse International Film Festival (LIFF) proudly announces Emmy Award-winning actor and director Jason Alexander as the keynote speaker for its 17th annual festival, taking place June 4–8, 2025.
As part of this special appearance, LIFF will host:
A 25th anniversary screening of Just Looking (dir. Jason Alexander)📅 Friday, June 6 | Followed by a Q&A
An intimate keynote conversation with Jason Alexander📅 Saturday, June 7 | On storytelling, filmmaking, and his celebrated career
“I am honored and flattered that the Lighthouse International Film Festival has chosen to honor the glorious little film I made nearly 25 years ago,” said Jason Alexander.
“Most artists make things not for dreams of profit but out of passion and inspiration. I hope this film and this festival will inspire and nurture the passions of our next generation of storytellers and filmmakers.”
Just Looking (1999) is a coming-of-age comedy-drama that follows Lenny, a sex-obsessed eighth grader in 1950s Bronx, who spends a summer in Queens on a mission to witness “the act of love.” The film is directed by Jason Alexander and remains a charming, under-appreciated gem.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome New Jersey legend Jason Alexander as our keynote speaker,” said Christine Rooney, LIFF Executive Director. “In addition to honoring Just Looking, his presentation will offer invaluable insight to filmmakers and attendees, drawn from his work as a director, producer, writer and performer.”
About the Festival
Now in its 17th year, LIFF is a destination for independent film discovery, with a lineup featuring emerging voices, daring documentaries, and award-winning titles from Sundance, SXSW, Cannes and beyond. The festival offers:
Premier screenings
Masterclasses & industry panels
Exclusive beachside parties & networking events
With its unique setting on Long Beach Island—just a short drive from NYC and Philadelphia—LIFF blends creative inspiration with coastal charm.
Past LIFF guests include Academy Award winners Julia Reichert, Steve Bognar, and Guy Nattiv; Oscar nominees Nisha Pahuja, Tomer Shushan, Raphaela Neihausen; acclaimed filmmakers Nanfu Wang, Kelly O’Sullivan, Keith Maitland, and many more.
About LIFF
The Lighthouse International Film Festival seeks to illuminate the human experience and foster global understanding through film. Since its founding, LIFF has championed diversity, inclusion, and equity, curating bold, multicultural storytelling from new voices around the world.
🔗 Visit lighthouseff.com to learn more.
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