By JEFF PLUMMER and LILLIANA MONTERO PLUMMER
The 2025 Cambria Film Festival Early Bird Pass sales end December 20. Do not miss this opportunity to save on passes for the festival. The 2025 Festival will feature international films from over 400 entries in the following categories:
–More than 70 competition shorts – more than the festival has ever had!
–Seven competition features
–An inaugural Student Competition
–Documentary shorts, features, and so much more!
The Festival’s Special Events will feature:
–Opening Night – Sponsor Appreciation:
Champagne Toast Reception to thank our wonderful Sponsors and to honor the guest of honor, Sy Rosen, followed by a screening of a variety of Sy’s short rom-com films, including Death Pays Flora a Visit, a 2025 CFF competition short film, followed by a lively question-and answer with Sy.
–Emerging Filmmaker Night:
Reception plus the World Premiere of Jack and Lou: A Gangster Love Story, and a student feature film starring accomplished actress, Linda Hamilton.
–Filmmaker Welcome Night:
Filmmaker Reception plus Special Screening of Breakup Season with cast and crew in attendance.
–Awards Night:
Gala Reception and Awards Presentation Event
–Filmmaker Brunch:
For Filmmakers and Festival and Program Sponsors at San Simeon Beach Bar and Grill – by invitation Only
–Film Talks:
Return of the popular lunchtime Film Talks
–Venues:
Screenings at four venues: CCA Theater, Gallery Theater, Moonstone Cellars, and the newest venue, the Otter Theater.
Early Bird Pricing for the 2025 Film Festival Live Passes:
–Festival Pass $144 – Access to all Live Screenings, Film Talks, and Receptions with Complimentary Wine
–Film Pass $109 – Access to all Live Screenings and Film Talks
–Virtual Pass $45* – Access to all virtual screenings available February 10 through 16
*Early Bird discounts do not apply
Passes sell out every year, so don’t wait! All info can be found at: cambriafilmfestival.com.
