This event is in the past.It took place on March 21, 2026 at The 418 Project.




Step into stories that matter at this grassroots film festival celebrating "Art As Resistance." Expect award-winning shorts by emerging local filmmakers, sold-out screenings, and lively after-parties with live music that keep the conversation flowing.
Community film festival
Emerging filmmakers
Social justice cinema
Live music after-parties
Tips
🎬student films by 26 local high schoolers
🎤post-screening Q&As with directors
🎸live music at after-parties
Watsonville Film Festival
Santa Cruz




Step into stories that matter at this grassroots film festival celebrating "Art As Resistance." Expect award-winning shorts by emerging local filmmakers, sold-out screenings, and lively after-parties with live music that keep the conversation flowing.
Community film festival
Emerging filmmakers
Social justice cinema
Live music after-parties
Tips
🎬student films by 26 local high schoolers
🎤post-screening Q&As with directors
🎸live music at after-parties
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