2025 Festival Events!

Wednesday, February 5th

5:30pm - 7:00 pm Reception

7:00 - 9:00pm Screening + Q&A 

Champagne Toast Reception to thank our wonderful Sponsors and to honor our Guest of Honor, Sy Rosen, followed by a screening of a variety of Sy's short rom-com films, including Death Pays Flora a Visit, a 2025 CFF competition short film, followed by a lively Q&A with Sy! Enjoy delicious appetizers and sparkling wine from Cutruzzola Vineyards and wine from Hearst Ranch Winery!

Thursday, February 6th

5:30pm - 7:00pm Reception

7:00pm - 9:00pm Screening + Q&A

Emerging Filmmaker Night Reception followed by a screening World Premiere of Jack and Lou: A Gangster Love Story, a student feature film starring accomplished actress, Linda Hamilton! Celebrate emerging filmmakers with the World Premiere event of a student feature film. Immerse yourself into the world of the 1920s by dressing the part and indulging in snacks and appetizers, wine from Cayucos Cellars and Harmony Cellars, and Firestone Walker 805 Blonde Ale and Mind Haze IPA. Join the fun as we honor our student filmmakers and their accomplishments at this specially-themed event! 

Friday, February 7th

Reception 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Screening + Q&A 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Filmmaker Reception plus a special screening of Breakup Season with cast and crew in attendance! Join us in a special welcome event to celebrate all of our filmmakers, including the creators and stars of the feature film Breakup Season! Enjoy a reception with wine from Absolution Cellars, Bassetti Vineyards, and Black Hand Cellars and food from Boni's Tacos while you mix and mingle with our amazing filmmakers from around the world.

Saturday, February 8th

Reception 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Awards Presentation 8:00pm - 8:30pm

Awards Reception & Presentation Event. Join us as we celebrate the films and filmmakers of the 2025 Cambria Film Festival at our 8th Annual Awards Reception! Wear your best and enjoy a wine reception sponsored by Parr Collective at Stolo Vineyards and hors d'oeuvres from Robin's Restaurant before the Awards Ceremony - who will take home the prize this year? 

Thursday, February 6th 1:00pm

Sunday, February 9th 1:00pm 

The Cambria Film Festival is proud to host the first-ever Student Filmmaker Competition! Enjoy these incredible short films that inspire, entertain, and challenge our perspectives - all created by talented student filmmakers from incredible student filmmaking programs worldwide. 

Friday, February 7th  9:30pm

Saturday, February 8th, 4:00pm 

Another festival first - this year, we are proud to present the first-ever version of “Late Nite Cinema” - a curation of short films that are designed to thrill, chill, and showcase everything that goes “bump” in the night. From historic hauntings to uncanny incidents, these films are sure to send a chill down your spine. Join the fun - if you dare!