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DOCLANDS Documentary Film Festival
San Rafael, United States
April 30 - May 3, 2026
4 days
About DOCLANDS Documentary Film Festival
DocLands is an annual nonfiction film festival presented by the California Film Institute in Marin County, north of San Francisco. Focused exclusively on documentary storytelling, it organizes films into three thematic sections: Art of Impact, The Great Outdoors, and Wonderlands, combining screenings with DocTalk conversations and industry networking across four days each spring.
Festival details
Location
1001 Lootens Place, Suite 220, San Rafael, CA 94901 · San Rafael, United States
Scope
International
Focus
Documentary · Non-fiction · Environmental Film · Social Impact
Duration
4 days
Awards
Audience Choice Award
Voted on by festival audiences across the program.
Special programs
Art of Impact
Docs exploring global cultures, politics, personal narratives and social issues.
The Great Outdoors
Environmental, adventure and conservation-focused documentaries.
Wonderlands
Uplifting stories of joy, wonder and possibility.
DocTalks
Conversations with filmmakers, subjects and industry.
CAFilm Education
Educational initiatives for students and community.
For filmmakers
Screening eligibility
No theatrical/TV/DVD release or Bay Area screenings before DocLands without permission. No rental/screening fees paid.
Accepted formats
DCP (for accepted films)
Best Documentary Films
Award-Winning Documentaries
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