East Lansing is a city in Michigan located directly east of Lansing, the state capital. The renowned Michigan State University, along with its iconic Beaumont Tower, overlooks the attractive city and acts as a staple of the community. East Lansing has a long history of being a college town and a very large student population. Outside of academics the city is known for the East Lansing Film Festival, the largest festival of its kind in Michigan. The highly anticipated event is held every year in
November and screens over 100 films in 9 days, showcasing student films, and independent and foreign features.