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16th edition

Catalina Film Festival

Avalon, United States September 25-27, 2026 3 days

About Catalina Film Festival

The Catalina Film Festival is a California non-profit that champions independent film through an annual destination festival and year-round workshops. Festival brings filmmakers and audiences together on Catalina Island for a three-day program.

Festival details

Location Catalina Island, Avalon, CA · Avalon, United States
Scope International
Focus Independent · Narrative · Documentary · Shorts · New Media
Duration 3 days
Founded 2011
Official website catalinafilm.org
Contact info@catalinafilm.org
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Awards

Stargazer Award
Lifetime-achievement-style honor.
Best Feature
Top feature.
Best Documentary
Top documentary.
Best Short
Top short.

Special programs

Film Workshops
Year-round education.
Industry Panels
Professional panels.
Catalina Film Institute
Year-round education arm.
Festival Screenings
3-day lineup on Catalina Island.

For filmmakers

Accepted formats Feature, Short, Documentary, New Media
Submission link catalinafilm.org/submissions

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