SCFF IS AN EXPERIENCE...

It’s about enhancing awesome films by showing them in unconventional places with unexpected surprises. It’s all happening in a city and county where odd, interesting, and unusual are the norm. Located in a diverse arts community we show films from high school and college students, new and burgeoning filmmakers, as well as established pros. We not only screen films, we make you experience them.

Join us October 6th-9th!

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About Us

Let's Make Some Memories Together.

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Our Beginning

Celebrating over 20 years of cinematic excellence.

Founded in 2001 by Jane Sullivan and Johnny Davis, the Santa Cruz Film Festival has exhibited over 1,300 independent films by national and international filmmakers, as well as films and videos produced in the greater Santa Cruz County and Monterey Bay Areas.

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The Lineup

We have fantastic shows lined up this year!

Sam Now

The Art of Rebellion

The Soul of a Cyclist

EUFORIA

PescAmare

Cognitive

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Help the local community by sponsoring the Santa Cruz Film Festival.  Not only will you help aspiring film makers, you will ensure that we continue to produce the festival and provide a fun environment for the local community, all while showcasing your business.

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The Show Must Go On!

The Santa Cruz Film Festival is a Non-Profit Organization.  We rely on volunteers and generous Donations to make any of this happen.  Covid has taken a big toll on everyone, but we hope you can help us to continue to shine a light on this community and talented individuals.
 
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