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48th edition
Mill Valley Film Festival
Mill Valley, United States
October 1-11, 2026
11 days
About Mill Valley Film Festival
Presented by the California Film Institute, Mill Valley Film Festival is the oldest fall film festival in California. Held in Marin County just north of San Francisco, it showcases premieres and fresh independent work including narrative features, documentaries, shorts, and international cinema across eleven days each October.
Festival details
Location
1001 Lootens Place, Suite 220, San Rafael, CA 94901 · Mill Valley, United States
Scope
International
Focus
Independent Film · Documentary · Narrative · World Cinema
Duration
11 days
Founded
1977
Special programs
Big Nights
High-profile gala screenings and premieres.
Mind the Gap
Initiative for gender parity and women filmmakers.
Family Films
Curated programming for young audiences and families.
Behind the Screens
Conversations, panels and industry sessions.
MVFF Education
Year-round film education.
For filmmakers
Submission deadline
June 1 (Late)
Screening eligibility
Early Apr 20, Final May 11, Late Jun 1; notifications Sep 1.
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