Watsonville Film Festival

Watsonville Film Festival Established in 2012, Watsonville Film Festival celebrates Latine & Indigenous films that illuminate our shared humanity and promote social change.
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El Festival de Cine de Watsonville es una organización cultural sin fines de lucro que desde 2012 presenta películas y facilita conversaciones para unir a la comunidad y fomentar la creatividad, la justicia social y el cambio positivo. Our mission is to share Latinx stories and transform our community through film. We believe that stories matter and film is a catalyst to connect people, spark con

versations and transform communities. Our goal is not only to inform and entertain our audiences but to inspire them and spark action. By putting the spotlight on Latinx filmmakers who tell new or overlooked stories, by inviting underrepresented voices to share their creativity, we are weaving a new and vibrant tapestry of what our world really looks like. Empowering our community to tell our own stories and elevating those narratives is something we are truly proud of.

We are deeply grateful to Classic Memories Car Club for their generous donation to the Watsonville Film Festival. We are...
06/09/2026

We are deeply grateful to Classic Memories Car Club for their generous donation to the Watsonville Film Festival. We are honored to welcome them as the very first Padrinos y Madrinas of our Quinceañera celebration in 2027! 👑✨

Our Comadres and Compadres at have been valued partners in our work, including the co-creation of “More Than Cars: Celebrating Lowrider Culture,” a four-month exhibition at Pajaro Valley Arts that celebrated the history, artistry, and enduring impact of lowrider culture and the families who have helped shape our community. ✊🏽⛓️🛞

Together, we have worked to preserve, uplift, and share stories that deserve to be recognized, celebrated, and passed on to future generations.

Thank you for your friendship, leadership, and continued support. We couldn’t imagine beginning our Quinceañera celebration with a better first set of Padrinos y Madrinas! 💚

06/05/2026

, through our lens. 💚

7 days. 3 cities. Countless memories made.

From Watsonville to Salinas to Santa Cruz, thank you for being part of the journey!

See you in March 2027 as we celebrate WFF’s Quinceañera! 👑🎞️✨

🎥 Video by our incredible partners at Inspira Studios

Congratulations to local filmmakers Eugenia Rentería and Hector Aguila!
06/03/2026

Congratulations to local filmmakers Eugenia Rentería and Hector Aguila!

05/31/2026

SANTA CRUZ showed up and made a splash at 🌊🏄‍♂️

For two nights, stories of activism, identity, healing, and belonging brought our community together through film.

Gracias to our partners at for welcoming us and creating a space for filmmakers, audiences, and meaningful conversations to come together. 💚

🎬 Video by our incredible partners at Digital NEST

05/29/2026

SALINAS, thank you for coming along for the ride at 🎞️🤠

In a city known for its rodeo roots, Salinas showed up with that same heart and energy. For two unforgettable nights, filmmakers and the community came together to experience powerful local stories on the big screen.

Here’s a look back at what made our Salinas screenings so special!

Gracias to Maya Cinemas and Indie Basement Cinema 🎬 Video by our incredible partners at Digital NEST

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