Fallbrook Film Festival Blog
News, updates, and stories from the Fallbrook Film Festival.
2026 Film Submissions Now Open
2025-11-01
Now accepting submissions via FilmFreeway. Earlybird deadline May 31.
25th Anniversary Festival Recap
2025-10-25
Our silver anniversary drew over 5,500 attendees across four days.
Interview with Festival Director Margaret Chen
2025-09-15
Margaret Chen reflects on 15 years leading the festival.
Avocado Dreams: California Premiere
2025-08-20
The documentary about Fallbrook agricultural heritage received a standing ovation.
Student Film Showcase Expands in 2026
2025-07-10
Thanks to Palomar College, the student program will feature 20 films.
The Historic Fallbrook Theater: A Restoration Story
2025-06-05
How a community saved a 1947 Art Deco cinema.
Behind the Screenings: How We Program 80+ Films
2025-05-18
Programming Director explains the selection process.
Independent Film Distribution in the Streaming Era
2025-04-22
How independent filmmakers navigate distribution.
2026 Filmmaker Workshop Series Announced
2025-02-15
Free workshops on cinematography, sound design, and screenwriting.
Environmental Cinema: Films That Change Perspectives
2024-12-10
Environmental documentaries inspiring conservation efforts.
Making Cinema Accessible: 2026 Initiatives
2024-09-28
Closed captioning, audio description at all screenings.