FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE
Framed by the breathtaking scenery of the Southern California coastline, the Orange County Independent Film Festival hosts public screenings of the best new independent films.
Featuring inspiring cinematic storytelling from new voices, while creating conversation and connection.
FESTIVAL PASSES
FESTIVAL VENUES
Southern California is home to over 800 operational movie screens, over half of these are in Orange County, CA. Come experience the diverse array of fantastic cinemas. From classic movie houses to the most up to date multiplexes, the OC has it all. Learn more at our venues page.
FESTIVAL UPDATES
Learn about the newest film premiere screenings and festival updates by subscribing to festival social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The OCIFF takes place each year around late Fall / early Winter, but the weather is still 80 degrees every day!
For more information about festival attendance guidelines and general event policy, check
out our Festival FAQ.
EVENTS & PARTIES
The Orange County Independent Film Festival knows how to party! To learn about upcoming award ceremony updates, meet & greet events, as well as the latest festival party events, make sure and visit our Party Events Page.
FILM SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP
The backbone of our festival is the support we receive from the So. California Cinema Society Members and Volunteers. To learn more about how to support the festival via donations of time or joining the membership – visit the Cinema Society Membership Page.
SUBMIT A PROJECT
Interested in participating in the festival?
Feature Films & Short Films of all topics, ratings, styles and genres, made anywhere in the world are accepted to screen at the festival.
If you have a film project you would like to submit to the festival for potential acceptance and premiere – make sure to check out the OCIFF submission page for more information, or click on the FilmFreeway link below and submit your film project today.
Screenplay authors are encouraged to submit to the Unpublished Screenplay Contest – featuring a $3,000.00 Grand Prize. Submit using the FilmFreeway link below, or check out the festival’s official submission page for more info.
