Fallbrook Bonsall International Film Festival

10/04/2026

What a wonderful day we had yesterday! Thank you to all of the filmmakers, their cast and crew and the public who came out to support us. We met so many wonderfully nice people who braved the incredibly hot weather to come to the beautiful historic Fallbrook Mission Theater for the event.

We are pleased to announce the 2026 winners!

BEST FEATURE FILM

DANGEROUS ILLUSION

DIRECTOR: MARLIN DARRAH

BEST SHORT FILM

TALUS

DIRECTOR: HJORTUR JOHANN JONSSON

BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY

MY WILD LIFE: PHOTOGRAPHER SUZI ESZTERHAS

DIRECTOR: BILL L. WISNESKI

BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY

FALLBROOK: A VILLAGE OF TREES AND
TREE HEROES

DIRECTOR: ALEXANDER WILSON

BEST ANIMATION FILM

THE LONELY MAN

DIRECTOR: SEAN W. RUSSELL

BEST STUDENT FILM

PERFECT MACHINES

DIRECTOR: CAMRYN CARUTHERS

10/03/2026

Today is the day!! We hope to see you and have you watch the great films we have!!

09/20/2026

Come join us October 3 for some creative films from around the world! And don’t forget to buy a raffle ticket for a Taylor Swift autographed guitar (certificate of authenticity included)! There will be other raffle opportunities as well. Hope to see you there!

10/05/2025

Announcing the award winners of the 2025
Fallbrook Bonsall International Film Festival!!

Feature:
Amazon Queen
Director Marlin Darrah

Short:
Darcine’s Day
Director Aaron Goffman

Documentary Feature:
I Am Gitxsan
Director Hossein Martin Fazeli

Documentary Short:
The Mosleys
Director Anthony Golden Jr.

Student:
Crac!
Director Dimitri Martin Genaudeau

Animation:
Cat-Tastrophe
Director Morgan Seigler

09/24/2025

INTRODUCING.......................
Fallbrook Bonsall International Film Festival Hosts Free Special Screening

For Love of Amy Directed by Ted Lange
Fallbrook, CA — The Fallbrook Bonsall International Film Festival is proud to present a free special screening of For Love of Amy, directed by acclaimed actor and director Ted Lange, on Thursday, October 2, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Historic Fallbrook Mission Theater, 231 N. Main Ave, Fallbrook, CA 92028. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. RSVP appreciated. Phone: (760) 253-8904; Email:[email protected].

For Love of Amy is a heartwarming story about friendship, love, and the promises that bind us. Audiences will enjoy a special appearance by director Ted Lange—best known for his iconic role as Isaac Washington on The Love Boat—who will participate in a post-screening Q&A.

This event kicks off the Fallbrook Bonsall International Film Festival, taking place on Saturday, October 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The all-day festival will showcase student films, shorts, animations, and feature-length films, and will conclude with an awards presentation.

Festival Day Passes for Oct 4 are $20.00 and can be purchased online at FBIFF.org or FallbrookMissionTheater.com

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of film, conversation, and community with one of television’s most beloved stars.
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EVENT DETAILS
Free Special Screening:
What: Free Screening of For Love of Amy with Director Ted Lange
When: Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Fallbrook Mission Theater
Address: 231 N. Main Ave, Fallbrook, CA 92028
RSVP: Phone: (760) 253-8904; Email: [email protected].

Film Festival:
Festival Day Pass: $20.00 (valid for all screenings on October 4)
When: Saturday, October 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Fallbrook Mission Theater
Address: 231 N. Main Ave, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Tickets & Info: FBIFF.org or FallbrookMissionTheater.com

09/18/2025

See you there!

Fallbrook Bonsall International Film Festival Hosts FREE Special Screening of
For Love of Amy Directed by Ted Lange
Presenting a FREE special screening of For Love of Amy, directed by acclaimed actor and director Ted Lange, on Thursday, October 2, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the historic Fallbrook Mission Theater, 231 N. Main Ave, Fallbrook, CA 92028.

For Love of Amy is a heartwarming story about friendship, love, and the promises that bind us. Audiences will enjoy a special appearance by director Ted Lange—best known for his iconic role as Isaac Washington on The Love Boat—who will participate in a post-screening Q&A.

This event kicks off the Fallbrook Bonsall International Film Festival, taking place on Saturday, October 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The all-day festival will showcase student films, shorts, animations, and feature-length films, and will conclude with an awards presentation.

Festival Day Passes are $20.00 and can be purchased online at FBIFF.org or FallbrookMissionTheater.com.

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of film, conversation, and community with one of television’s most beloved stars.
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EVENT DETAILS
Free Special Screening:
What: Free Screening of For Love of Amy with Director Ted Lange
When: Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Fallbrook Mission Theater
Address: 231 N. Main Ave, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Film Festival:
Festival Day Pass: $20.00 (valid for all screenings on October 4)
When: Saturday, October 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Fallbrook Mission Theater
Address: 231 N. Main Ave, Fallbrook, CA 92028

Tickets & Info: FBIFF.org | FallbrookMissionTheater.com

09/05/2025

Hope to see you there!

Your generous donation will help us to continue the Fallbrook International Film Festival on an annual basis. Any amount is appreciated.

10/17/2024

Unfortunately due to technical difficulties our student film winner Solace wasn’t able to be played at the festival. Here’s the link to this special film:

“I think I’m gonna know you for the rest of my life”. Solace is a short film directed by Sophie Wright written by Dan Solares. The story follows…

10/17/2024

Thank you to our sponsors!!

River Village Cinema is D’Place
Reflective Publishing
Village Pizza
Major Market
Fallbrook Winery
Village Copy Center

10/17/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Fallbrook Bonsall International Film Festival this past weekend. We are so grateful for you all and especially to our filmmakers who came out and shared their films with us. It was such a treat to get to see these films and meet everyone!