American's Finest City - THE SAN DIEGO FILM FESTIVAL was founded in 2002 to shine on the best of today's cinema. From its inception, San Diego has been committed to the notion that the best way to enjoy fine films is in a fun, relaxed, festive environment during the city's fastest growing cultural event. That commitment now attracts more than 15,000 film lovers each year to this idyllic, relaxing, vacation getaway (just a quick trip from LA) for one of the great annual film events of the West.
When your film premieres in San Diego - you are the star. The Festival hand picks 85 unique, creative projects that showcase the highest level of creativity and passion. We have taken the very best ideas from film fests worldwide, and brought them together for one fabulously great time. Great venues, great parties, great publicity and great staff combined with personalized attention and a great vacation, make the San Diego Film Festival a must attend festival.
Testimonials
"At what is the most glamorous festival we have attended to date, on September 29th and 30th we screened at the state-of-the-art Pacific Theatres in the heart of downtown San Diego. What was most amazing was not the fact that they had (super cool) parties every night, nor free food and drink almost all of the time, nor the complementary massages. What then? How about a packed house for every screening? It was amazing to see your film with every seat taken. The icing on the cake, though, were the nice folks running the show." - Filmmaker, Lidia Sheinin, "Happily Ever After"
"I LOVE the San Diego Film Festival. I will definitely be back." - James Woods, Actor
"Thanks so much for helping create such a fun festival. I had a blast there... San Diego is a great city and I can only see the festival becoming bigger and more influential in the years to come. It was a honor to screen at the festival." - Filmmaker, Naveen Singh, "27,000 Days"
"Thank YOU and the festival SO MUCH... we had a GREAT time and the screenings were super special." - Filmmaker, Marcy Garriott, Inside the Circle
"It was the best festival we've attended. We were thrilled with the quality of the films. The staff was stellar and we felt well taken care of the entire time." - Filmmaker, Roy Kirbyson, "Control Z"
"I just wanted to thank you again for putting together such a fantastic festival. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Our film's future is much, much brighter because of its participation in your festival." - Filmmaker, Brett Spackman, Coyote
"San Diego was the best festival I have been to. I loved the break-dancing! And you guys are all so sweet. Made some great industry contacts." - Filmmaker, Chris Martini, "The Stone Child"
"It was an awesome fest and we all had a blast." - Filmmaker, Rory Kindersley, "Slingers"
"I would like to thank everyone at your wonderful festival for screening INTERVENTION. We were thrilled by the awards merited to us and encouraged by the attendance of two of our lead actresses. We understand they thoroughly enjoyed the occasion." - Filmmaker, Rich Pembridge, Intervention
"Thanks so much! We had a wonderful experience. The Q+A's were especially good - such an energized audience! Thanks again for the opportunity." - Filmmaker, Joshua Dilworth, "In Burnt Norton"
"You guys were so great with us and put on a terrific festival! It certainly helped us get more clout and credibility. I can't thank you and Karl enough!" - Filmmaker, David Tal, Stone & Ed
"I enjoyed the festival immensely this year. I found it remarkably well organized, well programmed and well attended. And of course I was thrilled to win the award! You Robin, and Wally should be proud." - Filmmaker & Film Professor, Gred Durbin, San Diego State University, "Passing Through"
"The festival was awesome and I was very impressed w/ how it was run. We all had a great time and hope to return in the future. !" - Producer, Thomas Rasera, The Pacific And Eddy
"The programming was excellent, the venue wonderful, and the opportunities to network with other filmmakers well-organized and just plain fun. We have urged all of our Los Angeles friends and co-workers to head down next year and experience it." - Producer, Melissa Sweeney, The Northern Kingdom
