Mendocino Film Festival

Since Sydney Pollack helped found it 15 years ago, the Mendocino Film Festival has established a reputation as a showcase of artistic talent and independent film – all set against the backdrop of Mendocino’s stunning natural beauty and friendly hospitality in Northern California. From the first filmmakers to draw inspiration from Mendocino’s breathtaking scenery a century ago to the trailblazers who filmed iconic pictures like Same Time, Next Year, Summer of ’42, and The Russians are Coming! The Russians are Coming!, Mendocino has a rich heritage of artistic excellence. Every year, the Festival invites independent filmmakers to join this talented community and become a part of that cinematic tradition. *COVID-19 UPDATE: The 15th Annual Mendocino Film Festival has been scheduled for June 2-5, 2022. The festival board and team are dedicated to presenting a full festival weekend on the beautiful Mendocino Coast, filled with in-person events, filmmaker panels, Q&A’s, and screenings of engaging, quality independent films from around the world.