San Diego Film Awards

The San Diego Film Awards, presented by Film Consortium San Diego, is a highly recognized, Emmy-nominated regional awards program celebrating excellence in filmmaking across narrative, documentary, student, and professional work. The 2027 San Diego Film Awards is open to films released between January 1, 2025 and January 1, 2027, the program highlights the full spectrum of creative talent in the San Diego film community and beyond.

A 10-time Emmy-nominated production with 1 Emmy Award win, including recognition for Outstanding Music Composition, the San Diego Film Awards has been broadcast on KPBS for over 8 consecutive years and has historically been a sold-out event. It remains the only local awards show dedicated to recognizing and rewarding the full range of talent within the regional film community, from emerging filmmakers to seasoned professionals and the entire production teams behind their work.

The San Diego Film Awards is an annual recognition program dedicated to honoring excellence in filmmaking across all levels of production. Since its launch in 2014, it has stood as the only local awards program that recognizes the entire filmmaking team—including writers, directors, actors, producers, and below-the-line crew members. The program celebrates filmmakers at every stage of their careers, including students, independent creators, and established professionals.

By showcasing a wide range of genres and storytelling styles, the San Diego Film Awards continues to promote diversity, collaboration, and creative excellence within the regional film industry. It serves as a platform to elevate local voices while supporting the growth and visibility of San Diego-based filmmaking on a broader scale.

The San Diego Film Awards is an awards-based recognition program and is not structured as a traditional film festival. Public screenings of nominated or winning films are not typically part of the program.

Film Consortium San Diego is a social venture dedicated to stimulating film and television production in the region and expanding opportunities across film, television, and new media, including industry programs such as the San Diego Film Awards, San Diego Film Week, and the Local Film Showcase at the GI Film Festival San Diego. The initiative exists to recognize achievement in filmmaking while supporting the growth of the San Diego film industry through networking, education, funding, and distribution opportunities.