Mendocino Film Festival

Mendocino Film Festival The Mendocino Film Festival brings independent film to a gorgeous location. May 28-May 31, 2026 We established the Mendocino Film Festival in 2006.
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In developing our vision statement and goals, we strove to reflect our appreciation of community and the simpler, outdoors-oriented Mendocino lifestyle. In such a quiet and beautiful environment, attending filmmakers can focus less on hype and more on craft and creative kinship. They can hike the headlands and share their work with passionate colleagues and attendees. Mendocino is known for its artistic and politically active population, so local audiences are informed, engaged and supportive.

Mendocino Coast Jewish Community Shul is showing Sabbath Queen on June 25 at 6pm - Don’t miss it!10-15 donation requeste...
06/22/2026

Mendocino Coast Jewish Community Shul is showing Sabbath Queen on June 25 at 6pm - Don’t miss it!

10-15 donation requested/15701 Caspar Rd., Caspar

June 25th Mendo Coast Jewish Community is screening Sabbath Queen.
06/19/2026

June 25th Mendo Coast Jewish Community is screening Sabbath Queen.

You never know what might turn up at the MFF office.
06/17/2026

You never know what might turn up at the MFF office.

Now in theaters!
06/14/2026

Now in theaters!

06/11/2026

The Mendo Coast Jewish Community is celebrating Pride Month by showing the gorgeous and inspiring documentary “Sabbath Queen” on Thursday, June 25, 6PM at the Caspar shul.

A discussion will follow the film.

$10-15 contribution is requested, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

As we reflect on an incredible weekend of film, storytelling, and community, we’d like to congratulate the recipients of...
06/02/2026

As we reflect on an incredible weekend of film, storytelling, and community, we’d like to congratulate the recipients of this year’s Mendocino Film Festival awards.

🏆 Best Documentary (Tie)
Nuisance Bear & American Pachuco

🏆 Best Narrative Feature
We Shall Not Be Moved

🏆 Special Acting Award
Happy Birthday

🏆 Best Short Film
Baddest Speechwriter of All (Portraits Shorts)

From powerful documentaries to unforgettable performances and thought-provoking narratives, these films left a lasting impression on audiences throughout the festival.

Thank you to all of the filmmakers, jurors, volunteers, sponsors, and festivalgoers who helped make this year’s celebration of independent cinema so special. Until next year.

06/01/2026

Wow. What an amazing weekend we’ve just had. 🎬✨

Over the past few days, we gathered in theaters, tents, galleries, and community spaces to laugh, cry, learn, reflect, and experience stories from around the world together.

To our filmmakers, sponsors, members, volunteers, board, staff, hospitality partners, donors, and everyone who attended: thank you. The Mendocino Film Festival exists because of this incredible community and the belief that storytelling has the power to connect us.

We are filled with gratitude for every conversation after a screening, every packed theater, every standing ovation, every volunteer shift, and every person who chose to spend their weekend celebrating independent film on the Mendocino Coast.

Thank you for being part of the story.

See you next year as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Mendocino Film Festival. 🎥

05/29/2026

Last night’s Members Premiere featuring our Feel Good Shorts was filled with laughter, emotion, inspiring stories, and a room full of people who love film. It was the perfect way to kick off the 19th Annual Mendocino Film Festival.

A heartfelt thank you to Noyo Harbor Inn for sponsoring this special event, Mendo Sotheby’s for supporting our beautiful Festival Tent year after year, the Matt Rowland Team for helping bring it all together, and to our incredible volunteers, staff, sponsors, filmmakers, and community members who make this festival possible.

Now it’s time for a weekend filled with films, conversations, discoveries, and unforgettable moments. Enjoy the festival weekend!

Travel the world from your NorCal seat 🌎🎬See the World brings together a dynamic collection of international short films...
05/26/2026

Travel the world from your NorCal seat 🌎🎬

See the World brings together a dynamic collection of international short films that journey through Poland, Japan, Peru, Nepal, and beyond — exploring culture, humanity, and unexpected moments through a global lens.

Thought-provoking, visually rich, and full of perspective, this shorts program is a reminder of how storytelling can connect us across borders.

🗓 Friday, May 29
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Festival Tent
🗓 Sunday, May 31
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Crown Hall

Q&A with filmmakers after the screening.
Film sponsor: SCP Mendocino Inn & Farm

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45062 Ukiah Street
Mendocino, CA
95460

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