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 J | Jan 18th | 10:00 - 11:30

Amped

Co-workers stumble upon a drink that gives them supernatural abilities beyond their control.

ANIMATION | 5:30

Beyond the Herd

Daily life on the ranch and wild horses on the range. The story of equestrians Amber and Isidro.

DOCUMENTARY SHORT | 20:00

Darby After Dark

Darby receives a mysterious phone call from a woman who shares a paranormal game with her.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 9:50

Guiding Light

The legacy of a kidnapping case helps continue the endeavor to keep children safe.

DOCUMENTARY | 5:00

Izzy

Izzy is constantly stuck in the same cycle. Red glitter? Now that's a game-changer!

NARRATIVE SHORT | 4:50

Ms. Rossi Meets the Mob

While traveling for work, Ms. Rossi gets picked up by the wrong driver at the airport.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 19:50

The Twilght Cafe

An unexpected encounter averts tragedy, a reminder that we need friends to survive.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 12:16

What to Expect

When You’re Not Expecting. Spencer and Elliot hit road-blocks toward becoming Daddies.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 15:59

THEATER | BLOCK K | Jan 18th | 12:30 - 1:45

Aunt Cindy and The Alchemist

Elena’s life may seem perfect, but after meeting “The Alchemist” she discovers true love.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 11:21

Brothers: A Civil War Story

A young Confederate soldier comes face-to-face with his Union brother on the battlefield.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 20:00

Ultimate Citizens

An Iranian American counselor plays Frisbee with new immigrants. Life lessons are shared.

DOCUMETARY | 39:00

THEATER | BLOCK L | Jan 18th | 2:45 - 4:15

42 Seconds

After a mass shooting, survivors revisit the scene hoping to heal from their shared trauma.

NARRATIVE SHORT | 16:04

Beer Saves The World

Follows the story of Kernza, the perennial grain, and the brewers that make beer with it.

DOCUMENTARY | 11:08

The Ship That Turned Back

A “documemory” from the memoir of a child’s wartime escape.

DOCUMENTARY | 34:00

Un-American Activities

Politicians create propaganda with dire effects on their fellow citizens.

DOCUMENTARY | 31:09

THEATER | BLOCK M | Jan 18th | 5:00 - 6:30

The Way We Speak

A writer chases ambitions. It leads to obsession with an adversary and a rift with his wife.

NARRATIVE FEATURE | 1:27:00

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Date: January 15 - 19, 2025