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Santa Cruz Film Festival

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5 Days. Hundreds of films. 25 years of cinematic history. 

Experience the cinematic spirit of the Central Coast as the Santa Cruz Film Festival celebrates 25 years of movie magic. Over five unforgettable days this October, the city comes alive with world-class films fresh from Sundance, SXSW, and Tribeca, intimate conversations with visiting filmmakers, and lively parties under the Santa Cruz sky. From boundary-pushing documentaries to electrifying narratives, SCFF invites you to immerse yourself in the moving-image arts and connect with a community that thrives on creativity.

SCFF 2025 will be held at The Del Mar TheaterColligan TheaterThe 418 Project, and Hwy 17 Studios with the festival line-up to be announced in September.