We are pleased to announce that the Golden State Film Festival will hold its 8th edition on February 20th thru February 27th , 2025 in Hollywood, California

The Golden State Film Festival we take pride in creating a fun relaxed and exciting festival for independent films located in Hollywood, California screening at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres.

The Festival will feature an opening night panel and party event gala, special events throughout the festival and an awards ceremony at the conclusion of the event.

All Dates are subject to change until official announcement soon!

The festival is programmed and organized by an experienced team of festival organizers located in Hollywood, California. The Golden State Film Festival is designed to be a contending platform for independent filmmakers to promote independent films in California The "Golden State". The festival caters to independent filmmakers of shorts and feature projects looking to promote to distributors and film aficionados in the Los Angeles area and California.

Awards and Prizes TBA

Submitting your film does not guarantee festival acceptance or screening. Acceptance into the festival does not guarantee award or prize. Submission fee's are nonrefundable. Golden State Film Festival reserves the right to change programming without notice.

Golden State Film Festival and or vendors, employees contractors or anyone related to the film festival is not responsible for travel related losses, travel costs or any costs associated with attending the festival or any costs or expenses related to changes in programing including change in venue and dates and times.

All Tickets are Non-Refundable

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  • edward vincent

    Thank you Golden State Film Festival for showcasing our short film The Madison Crush. We are so honored to be a part of your film festival.

    March 2024
  • Xi Ren

    I am honored to take part in this wonderful festival. The team is very responsive and helpful. It’s a great event! I will submit my next script. I am looking forward to the next quantum leap with you.
    PS, I emailed your festival the other day; it would be great if you could look at it. Thank you again.

    March 2024
  • yael arad zafrir

    Thank you for the opportunity to show Alala High
    At your film festival 🙏

    March 2024
  • Golden State does an amazing job!

    March 2024
  • Great communication from Peter throughout this festival. Thanks for selecting "Superheroes"

    March 2024