Come together for great films by talented filmmakers at one awesome festival.

The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival is back, and this year is going to be bigger than ever!  We’re welcoming incredible filmmakers and special guests from all over the world, and we want to make their experience truly unforgettable.

Join us April 9th-16th for an amazing week filled with networking, inspiring independent films, exciting events, and a celebration of local culture. You won’t want to miss it! 

Schedule

Tuesday, April 8th

PJIFF Pre-Party

Morgan’s Cove

1980 Morgan Ave. Morgan Hill

6pm – 9pm

Wednesday, April 9th

Youth & Student Filmmaker Showcase & Opening Ceremony

Gavilan College Theater

5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Gilroy, CA

Youth Films 2pm - 3pm

High School Films 3pm – 5pm

College Blocks 5pm – 7pm & 8:00m – 10:00pm

Opening Ceremony 7pm – 8:00pm

Thursday, April 10th

Local Filmmaker Showcase – Nor Cal

CURA

17395 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill

Film Screenings - 10am – 2pm

Morgan Hill Playhouse

17090 Monterey Street Morgan Hill

Screenings 10am – 9pm

Local Filmmaker Showcase – So. Cal

The District Theater

7430 Monterey Street Gilroy

Screenings 10am – 8pm

Panel Discussion Film Festival Strategy – 8:30pm – 9:30pm

Filmmaker & Industry After Party 9:30pm – 11:30pm

Friday, April 11th

Women’s Day

Woman’s Day Brunch

MOHI Farm

90 East 3rd Street Unit #50 Morgan Hill

9am – 11am

(All Filmmakers are welcome)

Film Screenings and Panel Discussion

Morgan Hill Community Playhouse

17090 Monterey Street Morgan Hill

Film Screenings – 11am – 6pm

Women’s Panel Discussion – 3pm – 4pm

Poppy Bash!

Capos Event Center

7588 Monterey Street, Gilroy

6:30pm – 10:00pm

After Party

10pm – 12am

Covale/Tempo

7530 Gourmet Alley

Gilroy, Ca 95020

Saturday, April 12th

Filmmaker & Industry Mimosa Brunch

Besson Family Vineyards

The Art of Poster Design with Paul Johnston

3575 Hecker Pass Road, Gilroy

9am – 10:30am

Gilroy Industry Panel and Screenings

The District Theater

7430 Monterey Street Gilroy

Saturday Morning Cartoons 10am – 11am

Industry Panel – 11am – 12pm

Film Screenings – 10am – 10pm 

Moya Art Gallery and Studio

7445 Monterey Road, Gilry

Filmmaker Lounge 1pm – 4pm 

After Party

Overflow Tap House Bar & Grill/Covale

7529 Monterey Road, Gilroy

10pm – 12pm 

San Juan Bautista Film Screenings

The Barn at Mission Farm

400 San Juan Hollister Rd, San Juan Bautista

Saturday Morning Cartoons 10am – 11am

Film Screenings 11am – 7pm

Hollister Film Screenings

Granda Theater

336 Fifth Street, Hollister

Saturday Morning Cartoons 10am – 11am

Mastering Film Financing 2pm – 3pm

Film Screenings 11am – 7pm

Morgan Hill Community Playhouse

17090 Monterey Street Morgan Hill

Saturday Morning Cartoons 10am – 11am

Film Screenings 11am – 7pm

After Party 7pm – 9pm

Sunday, April 13th

Mummy Mountain Walk

with Diane Scariot

Coyote Lake County Park – Gilroy

8:30 – 10:30am

Morgan Hill Screenings

CURA

17395 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill

Film Screenings 10am – 12pm

VR Experience – 1pm – 4pm

VR Panel Discussion 2:30pm – 4pm

Morgan Hill Community Playhouse

17090 Monterey Street Morgan Hill

Film Screenings 1pm – 6pm

Open Mic with WWII Gibson Guitars

Bubbles and Brew

17105 Monterey Road

Morgan Hill, CA 95037

2pm – 5pm 

Filmmakers & Icon Awards Ceremony

Morgan Hill Granada Theater

17440 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill

Awards Ceremony 7pm – 9pm

After Party

Noah’s Bistro

17500 Monterey Road

Morgan Hill, CA 95037

930 pm – 12am

San Juan Bautista Screenings & Panel

The Barn at Mission Farm

400 San Juan Hollister Rd, San Juan Bautista

Film Screenings – 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm

Emerging Technologies – 4pm – 5pm

Self-Distribution 5:00 pm – 6:00pm

Star Wars Event 5:30pm 6pm 

Monday, April 14th

Mexico y Tú!

Morning Hike  

San Juan Bautista

8:30am – 10am

Mimosa Brunch

10am – 11:30am

Jardines de San Juan

115 3rd Street, San Juan Bautista

Film Screenings

The Barn at Mission Farm

400 San Juan Hollister Rd, San Juan Bautista

Film Screenings – 11:00am – 3:00pm

The Granada – Hollister

336 5th Street

Film Screenings - 3pm – 7pm

Panel & Awards Ceremony – Hollister

Mexico y Tú Panel Discussion 7pm – 8pm

Awards Ceremony 8:00pm – 9:00pm

After Party 9:00pm – 10:30pm 

Tuesday, April 15th

Winery Tour 10am – 2pm

Sarah’s Vineyard

Brunch Included

4005 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy

Moose Mountain

3210 Paseo Vista, San Martin

Lightpost Winery

900 Lightpost Way

Morgan Hill, CA 95037

LGBTQ+ Day!

Morgan Hill Screening and After Party

Morgan Hill Community Playhouse

7430 Monterey Street Gilroy

Film Screenings – 12pm – 8pm

After Party

Wednesday, April 16th

Winery Tour – Hollister

10am – 2pm

DeRose Winery

Brunch Included

9970 Cienega Road

Hollister, CA 95023

Calera (Top 10 Wineries in the World)

11300 Cienega Road

Hollister, CA 95023

Hollister Film Screenings

The Granada Theater – Hollister

336 Fifth Street, Hollister

Film Screenings 12pm – 9pm

Closing Ceremony

Audience Awards Announced 

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Festival Date: April 9-16, 2025

Location: Various Venues in Morgan Hill | San Martin | Gilroy | Hollister | San Juan Bautista, CA

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