Mendocino Film Festival

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Join us in 2025!

The 18th Annual Mendocino Film Festival is happening May 29 - June 1, 2025
~ Hope to see you there!

Artwork by Karen Bowers


Close Encounters of the Third Kind film poster

Classic Film Series is back!

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

April 2, 2025 | 7PM
Coast Cinemas
135 S Franklin St, Fort Bragg

Our Classic Film Series returns with this 1977 American science fiction drama directed by Steven Spielberg.


Free for members!

PREVIEW SCREENING of Música!

Saturday, April 26th
1pm • Coast Cinemas
135 S Franklin St, Fort Bragg


Mendocino Film Festival screening & pop-up dinner

E.T.

May 28, 2025 | 7PM
Mendocino Grove
9601 California 1, Mendocino

Special pop-up event! Three-course dinner and a screening of E.T. under the stars and amidst the trees. Free popcorn! Beer and wine for sale! Fun surprises! Doors open at 7pm and film will begin at sunset. Please bring a chair and wear warm clothes—it gets chilly in Mendocino in the evening!

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Become a Member

Mendocino Film Festial members enjoy year-long perks!

  • Invitation to Friday Night Gala

  • Members-only screenings

  • Early Bird access to festival tickets

  • Recognition on the Reel and in the printed program

  • Tickets to special events throughout the year

Become a SPONSOR

Join a select group of forward-thinking organizations and increase your regional exposure.

  • VIP passes and full festival experience

  • Reel, print, and web recognition

  • Interaction with our audience, filmmakers, film professionals, and VIP guests

  • Potential for marketing benefits tailored to you

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