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

THEATER | BLOCK F | Jan 17th | 10:00 - 11:30

Dale

Dale Hikawa is the first Asian woman to join the L.A. Philharmonic. The violist reflects on her life.

DOCUMENTARY | 9:26

Darcine's Day

Divorced and jobless, Darcine tries to survive in Los Angels. She hits obstacles at every turn.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 16:15

Losing Lalo

A soldier makes a decision that devastates his family and fellow veterans.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 33:51

What Men Do For Love

A dentist kidnaps a man with intentions of killing him, but a bond forms between them.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 14:57

THEATER | BLOCK G | Jan 17th | 12:30 - 1:45

Adrift

A woman is looking for love, but the odds are stacked against her.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 5:45

Camping in Paradise

A philosopher and his girlfriend spend a night at a nudist campsite. It’s beyond their comfort zone.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 23:00

Death Valley: Land of Extremes

The lowest, driest, and hottest place in the world. Yet beauty abounds.

DOCUMENTARY | 9:00

Development

A Latina office worker lands a leadership position, but must become a clone of the "nepo baby" boss.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 10:13

Lost In Memories

A homeless man looks for his son, but finds him in greater trouble than his own.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 16:20

The Footprint

When a woman soldier steps on a landmine her only wish is to see her son.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 7:12

THEATER | BLOCK H | Jan 17th | 2:45 - 4:15

Because I Love You

Marco and Joanna enjoy an electric marriage until Marco suspects Joanna is having an affair.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 13:28

Belief

With his wife and daughter Lennox unpacks their new home. But then he finds a letter.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 13:58

Cereal

A mother and son share a special bond that carries them through a difficult diagnosis.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 14:13

Every 85 Minutes

Deana, a vet with PTSD and MST, battles with the choice of ending it all or getting help.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 11:45

God & Buddha Are Friends

Andy navigates the complex terrain of religious debate to figure out his own truth.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 18:50

La Bruja

As Pablito mourns his Abuela tells him a fairy tale about the mystical Bruja Del Mar.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 13:13

THEATER | BLOCK I | Jan 17th | 5:00 - 6:30

Stampila

A woman tries to uncover weakness in her government that is run by oligarchs.

NARRATIVE FEATURE | 1:30:00

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Date: January 15 - 19, 2025