Empathy is our only community! Todo Cambia 2026 centers on the power of empathy as community, inviting artists and Central Valley audiences to explore stories that highlight connection, understanding, and shared humanity. This year’s focus celebrates how empathy strengthens community and reminds us that truly seeing one another can transform the world within and around us.

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We accept short feature documentaries made in January 2025 to present, that are bold and courageous in the way the perceive aesthetics and the moving image. We are interested in shaping a space where cinema is not an isolated event that focuses on pleasure but a communal space that is needed for all of us in order to cultivate and foster change.

We accept submissions from around the world but the selection jury will prioritize films that either focus on the Central Valley of California or offers visions to think about cinema activism that align with the Central Valley
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  • Kyle Miller

    Super glad the Merced film community is staying active!

    March 2025
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