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Fallbrook Film Festival Blog

Last updated: 2026-05-11

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.

Volunteer Spotlight: The Heart of Our Festival

2025-03-30

Meet the dedicated volunteers.

2026 Filmmaker Workshop Series Announced

2025-02-15

Free workshops on cinematography, sound design, and screenwriting.

Animation Block Highlights from 2025

2025-01-20

From hand-drawn to CGI, pushing creative boundaries.

Environmental Cinema: Films That Change Perspectives

2024-12-10

Environmental documentaries inspiring conservation efforts.

California Made: Celebrating Local Filmmaking

2024-11-05

Over 100 films spotlighted since 2018.

Where to Eat During the Festival

2024-10-12

Best local dining spots during festival week.

Making Cinema Accessible: 2026 Initiatives

2024-09-28

Closed captioning, audio description at all screenings.

Women in Film: Highlighting Female Directors

2024-08-15

Over 40% directed by women.

The Power of Short Film

2024-07-20

Why short film remains essential.

New Festival Merchandise for 2026

2024-06-10

T-shirts, posters, limited-edition prints.

Festival Partners with NCTD for Free Shuttle

2024-05-05

Free shuttle from Oceanside Transit Center.

Festival Alumni: Where Are They Now?

2024-04-18

Alumni at Sundance, SXSW, and Cannes.

Tips for a Successful FilmFreeway Submission

2024-03-22

Advice for making your submission stand out.

How the Festival Supports Local Economy

2024-02-28

$400,000 in local economic activity.

Virtual Screenings: Reaching a Global Audience

2024-01-15

Lessons from the pandemic virtual festival.

2026 Awards Categories Announced

2023-12-20

12 categories judged by industry professionals.

Sound Design Workshop Recap

2023-11-10

From foley to final mix.

Documentary Spotlight: Stories That Matter

2023-10-05

Climate change to immigration.

Family-Friendly Screenings

2023-09-12

Saturday morning screenings for young audiences.

Fallbrook and the SoCal Film Scene

2023-08-20

How a small town became an indie film hub.

Post-Festival Debrief 2025

2023-07-15

Reflections on successes and improvements.

Indie Film Funding Guide

2023-06-01

Grants, crowdfunding, and financing options.