We are open to all genres of cinema and are seeking films that take a risk with a bold, independent style that showcases the voices of the people behind them.

The ideal place to screen independent films, the festival will run May 19th to 24rd at the historic Frida Theater in Santa Ana, Orange County, California which is Orange County’s only nonprofit arthouse cinema and has hosted numerous film festivals and special screenings.

May 19th will be date of the opening night party, screenings will run from May 20th to the 23rd and the awards ceremony will take place on May 24th, 2026.

Celebrity / industry judges to be announced in time!