This year, we uphold that film and storytelling are not only art forms, but vital forces for truth, representation, and cultural resistance. At a time when communities of color are too often silenced or misrepresented, cinema becomes a powerful tool to reclaim agency, share our own stories, and inspire positive change.
When: March 12 – 21, 2026
Where: Watsonville, Santa Cruz & Salinas
Theme: Art as Resistance
Learn more at watsonvillefilmfest.org
