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 & Prizes

Awards and Prizes TBA

Rules & Terms

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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  • Nikki Hevesy

    A Year to Life screened here. This is a great venue and Peter connects with the filmmakers individually. I recommend if you screen here that you do all your own press since there is not much in place for that, but we did that and it turned out quite well. https://hollywoodtimes.net/nikki-hevesy-brilliant-short-film-a-year-to-life-tells-powerful-story-sacrifice-hope-in-south-central-los-angeles/

    April 2024
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  • Tom Lop

    If you want to enter a festival that that throws an awesome Awards Ceremony, curates the independent films you're dying to see, and meet good people who love film as much as you do, then Golden State Film Festival is so worth the submission. Thanks for selecting WordLotto as a winner for Best Director.

    April 2024
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  • Chad Newsome

    We loved being a part of the Golden State Film Festival. Peter, John and Steve are amazing guys and really cater to indie filmmakers. We will always submit our films to your festivals as it is always a wonderful experience!!!

    April 2024
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  • Neill Barry

    Fantastic!! This is exactly what festivals should aspire to be.In person Connection.From the amazing pre festival party,to the beautiful screenings at the TCL Chinese theatre in Hollywood.
    Peter Greene goes above and beyond to help promote your film.
    We were honored to WIN BEST COMEDY SHORT.
    GEORGE & MARCUS.

    April 2024
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  • Jordan Destin

    Thank you for the selection and the opportunity for us to be part of this really great film festival.

    March 2024
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