The Borrego Springs Film Festival features great local attendance, a catered opening gala, a filmmaker networking event, filmmaker activities, our catered Saturday party, panel discussions, a red carpet event, a catered award ceremony, and so much more.

Our model is “traditional film festival.” We’re a bunch of film lovers gathering to watch truly independent movies and having a good time.  It’s the best way to fest!  Join us!

The Borrego Springs Film Festival is an annual event presented by the Borrego Springs Film Institute, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Schedule

LIBRARY | BLOCK #1 | Jan 15th  | 9:45 - 11:15

Gods of Clay

Kolkata artists use traditional methods to craft idols for religious ceremonies.

DOCUMENTARY | 14:10

Gone Before Your Eyes

An artist with Alzheimer’s attempts to paint. She struggles to do what was once natural.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 12:00

Habibti

Anissa and her mother spend a weekend together. Their reunion doesn't go as planned.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 10:38

Music To Die For

A pianist seeks redemption when he unexpectedly encounters a former band mate.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 14:46

Sandcastle

The Secret Life of Potter Wasps. Their hidden world of danger and predators is revealed.

DOCUMENTARY | 12:12

You Are Special

Life is fading away, but a man now knows to whom he leaves his Steinway.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 17:38

LIBRARY | BLOCK #2 | Jan 15th | 11:30 - 1:00

4 Little Angels

A man works in a nursing home. Given a chance to steal he may have chose the wrong mark.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 14:00

Ivania

Michael discovers a camera captures the presence of a woman in another dimension.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 12:00

Survival on The Edge

In the region of Pune India, a fight is underway to protect the savanna and its inhabitants.

DOCUMENTARY | 15:10

The Open Door

A man visits the countryside to calm his nerves. He learns eerie secrets of a small town.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 12:00

Walk With Me

A man delves into his past, uncovering the influence of a pivotal figure in his life.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 11:32

What We Don't Say

Javier visits the morgue and has an encounter that makes him confront his traumas.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 15:00

LIBRARY | BLOCK #3 | Jan 15th | 1:15 - 2:45

The Grief Conselor

An army veteran must reconcile her grief or succumb to the guilt of lying.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 19:50

Dormant

A man cares for his comatose wife at home. He fears something sinister is in her.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 8:51

Luis

Luis goes through his morning routine of changing the holes at Rams Hill Golf Club.

DOCUMENTARY | 5:31

Ripple

A welder transforms metal into art and finds healing from her traumatic past.

DOCUMENTARY | 14:27

Opening Up

Jas didn’t mean to kiss Adam, but she couldn't help herself.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 11:00

Your Last Wishes

After the death of his friend, Sammy must respect their last words and complete a list.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 19:57

LIBRARY | BLOCK #4 | Jan 15th | 3:00 - 4:45

Battlefield Angels

The U.S. government has no record of how many women served in Vietnam. This is their story.

DOCUMENTARY | 18:08

Home of the Brave

The story of all those left behind when someone gives their life.

DOCUMENTARY | 1:26:21

THEATER | BLOCK A | Jan 16th | 10:00 - 11:30

Prairie Prophecy

The regenerative agriculture prophet, Wes Jackson, shares his visionary insight.

DOCUMENTARY | 1:30:00

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Date: January 15 - 19, 2025