The California State Fair Film Festival is one of the Golden State’s newest showcases for filmmakers, celebrating creativity and storytelling from across California!

For more than 160 years, the California State Fair has celebrated creativity and
innovation. Participating in our Film Festival is an excellent way to build your
professional credentials, gain valuable experience submitting work to festivals
and competitions, and reach a wide, diverse audience.

Please refer to Guide Book for more information:
https://castatefair.com/ca-state-fair-film-festival/

Division 470 - Film Festival - Adult
Class 1 - Short Film
Class 2 - Animation

BEST IN SHOW ................................... $250, Small Golden Bear and Rosette
1ST ..................................................... $100 and Rosette
2ND ..................................................... $75 and Rosette
3RD ..................................................... $50 and Rosette

SPECIAL AWARD
Generous donors, organizations, individuals, and businesses may offer cash or
merchandise awards to outstanding films in specific media or other
categories as designated.

Division 475 - Film Festival - Youth
Class 1 - Short Films (Ages 10-18)
Class 2 - Animation (Ages 10-18)

BEST IN SHOW ................................................. $100, Small Golden Bear and Rosette
1ST PLACE......................................................... $75 and Rosette
2ND PLACE ...................................................... $50 and Rosette
3RD PLACE ....................................................... $25 and Rosette

Division 470 - Film Festival - Adult
Class 1 - Short Film
a. Entries must not exceed 15 minutes in length
b. All entries must be appropriate for general audiences

Class 2 - Animation
a. Entries must not exceed 5 minutes in length
b. All entries must be appropriate for general audiences

Division 475 - Film Festival - Youth
Participants in the contest must be California Residents ages 10-18 as of January 1, 2026.

Class 1 - Short Films (Ages 10-18)
a. Entries must not exceed 15 minutes in length
b. All entries must be appropriate for general audiences

Class 2 - Animation (Ages 10-18)
a. Entries must not exceed 5 minutes in length
b. All entries must be appropriate for general audiences

Please refer to Guide Book for more information:
https://castatefair.com/ca-state-fair-film-festival/