Welcome to Cambria! Entering our 8th year, the Cambria Film Festival is expanding our reach and looking for YOUR film!
Nestled on the central coast of California halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Cambria is a unique, relaxed, and intimate seaside getaway destination with a deep fondness for the arts. With a colorful film and entertainment history, “Cinema by the Sea” is a no-brainer!
Our love of film knows no bounds, and CFF aims to celebrate the art of independent filmmaking and storytelling, accepting submissions from all genres for consideration in our festival, including our tradition of films about romance, rom-coms, and all aspects of love. Showcasing feature, short, student, and genre films from all around the world, our selections have kept our dedicated audience coming back year after year.
In addition to screenings, CFF offers industry workshops, seminars, panels, parties, and special engagements to create an immersive and varied experience for film lovers and filmmakers alike. Speaking of filmmakers - expect to be welcomed with open arms not only by our festival but by our film-loving community as well!
In the words of one of our past filmmakers: “The quality of films I enjoyed while attending the festival in 2024 was only rivaled by the hospitality, attention, and care they extend to their filmmakers”.
We would be honored to consider your film for the 2025 Cambria Film Festival - and hope you can be a part of our festival history!
Best Feature
Best Short
Best Animation
Best Feature Documentary
Best Short Documentary
Best Student Feature
Best Student Short
Heart Award (Best Romance, Rom-Com, or "Love")
Nancy Green Founder's Award
Artistic Achievement Award
Director's Award
Audience Award - Best Feature
Audience Award - Best Short
Best Late Nite Film