2026!
Save the Dates:
September 17-20, 2026
2025 Festival Recap: Films Films Films!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
7:00 PM
Screening: "Descartes"
1968 ‧ 11m
An experimental film by Bolinas poet Joanne Kyger
Bolinas Gallery, 52 Wharf Road, Bolinas
Seats are limited; no charge
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
1:00-3:00 PM
​"Goodfellas" Table Read at Smiley’s
Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, 41 Wharf Road, Bolinas
Free
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Before the festival officially launches, immerse yourself in the world of memorable characters and witty dialogue as we bring the iconic "Goodfellas" screenplay to life during this public Table Read with our town characters taking on the roles as they read the full script!
8:00 PM
Outdoor Screening - Open to All!
Downtown Bolinas Park, Wharf Road
Wood-fired pizza available for purchase by Coast Cafe
BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE
2024 ‧ PG-13 ‧ Documentary ‧ 1h 47m
Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green
The story of how reggae icon Bob Marley overcame adversity, and the journey behind his revolutionary music.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
A very special evening celebrating the launch of the 3rd Annual Bolinas Film Festival!
This exciting and elegant opening night gala includes:
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An evening of delightfully curated, locally foraged and sourced culinary wonders (a farm-to-table celebration)
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A special opening night welcoming
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A screening of special short films​
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
Dinner and a Movie!
5:00 PM Coast Cafe Mexican Dinner / Music
6:45 PM Procession to Theater
7:00 PM Film at the Calvary Starlight Theatre
FRIDA
2024 ‧ R ‧ Documentary ‧ 1h 27m
Directed by Carla Gutierrez
A raw and magical journey into the life of iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, told through her own words from diaries, letters, essays, and interviews.
"To know Frida with the intimacy this documentary offers is to absolutely fall in stupid, irrational, head-over-heels love with her." The Decider
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
1:00-3:00 PM
OCEANIA: Journey to the Center
2024 ‧ Documentary
Panel Discussion with filmmaker Natalie Zimmerman in person!
OCEANIA: Journey to the Center is a visual elegy, a story of cultural survival, and a profound cry to the world. It’s an experiential opportunity to ponder upon the need to take action to save a community that struggles to stay afloat.
3:00 PM
PANEL DISCUSSION
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CONNECTED: STORY SPACE SPIRIT
Panel discussion with filmmaker Natalie Zimmerman, Natasha Boas, and Kent Khitikian
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4:00-6:00 PM
RATIFIED
2024 ‧ Documentary
With co-producer Elisabeth Weiss Roberts in person!
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RATIFIED is a feature documentary about the 100-year struggle for constitutional gender equality, an inspiring story of a multi-racial, multi-generational, bi-partisan effort to make Virginia the 38th and final state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.
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Most Americans believe the US Constitution protects gender equality. It does not. The 100 year fight for an Equal Rights Amendment requires tending old wounds to build a truly inclusive movement. This film is about the brave women trying to do just that.
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Art by Chuck Sperry
6:00 PM
THE LEGEND OF OCHI
2025 ‧ PG ‧ Family/Fantasy ‧ 1h 36m
With writer/director Isaiah Saxon in person!
In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy girl is raised to fear an elusive animal species known as ochi. But when she discovers a wounded baby ochi has been left behind, she escapes on a quest to bring him home.
8:00 PM
ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT
2024 ‧ 1h 58m
Directed by Payal Kapadia
In Mumbai, Nurse Prabha's routine is troubled when she receives an unexpected gift from her estranged husband. Her younger roommate, Anu, tries in vain to find a spot in the city to be intimate with her boyfriend.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2025
LOCAL LOVE
FREE SHORT FILMS ALL DAY!
1:00 PM
SEQUOIAS OF THE SEA
2025 ‧ 57m
With Director & Filmmaker Natasha Benjamin in person!
When a vital kelp forest vanishes, a coastal town's fragile ecosystem, ancient traditions, and livelihoods crumble, forcing a desperate fight for restoration in the face of climate change.
HYPER LOCAL: Short films about and/or by Bolinas folks
2:00 PM
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The Prison Yoga Project, James Fox
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From Blossom to Fruit, Oliver Whitcroft
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Where We Roam, Howard Dillon
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Circumstrue, Nina Francesca Venezia
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The Dolphins, Gaby Scott
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Plenty of Fish, Lucian Patton
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Borrowed Time, Palmer Morse​
BAY AREA + INTERNATIONAL SHORTS
3:00 PM
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ABEL, Konstantinos Karaman
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Vas Mar, Nina Tabandeh
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Synching Sinking, Estevan Padilla
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Terminally Ill, Christopher J. Cole
4:00 PM
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Vasomotor Rhinitis, Mikeil Gabaidze
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Blossom of Choice, TuÄŸçe Evirgen Özmen
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Sunflower Shadows, Roya Zanbagh
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The Mere, Denys Batov
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The Gift of Rain, Jason Hill Leslie LaPointe
CLOSING NIGHT
6:00 PM
STRANGE JOURNEY:
The Story of Rocky Horror
2025 ‧ 90m
Directed by Linus O'Brien - Filmmaker in attendance!
Complimentary tickets as part of local love!
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This is a remarkable, insider and unfiltered look at the 50 year history of the Rocky Horror Show.
Festival Passes
Share your love for the arts! Participate in all festival activities and events throughout the weekend.. The Duxbury Pass is our premier, all-access pass to the festival. It includes:
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On-screen recognition as a film festival sponsor (thank you so much!!!)
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VIP access and priority seating at all films
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Access to The Gala Night: Enjoy chef-created culinary delights, welcoming remarks, and our very first film of this year's festival.
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Friday's Celebration of Cinema: A delicious home-style Mexican dinner at the Coast Café, a theatrical procession to the venue, and a special screening.
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A custom festival gift bag curated with a selection of festival merchandise and local goodies
Tickets: $400 Per Person
Limited availability
Rejoice in the magic of movies! Enchanting films, the power of stories, and more...
The Alamere Pass includes:
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Recognition as a film festival sponsor (on-screen and other)
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VIP access and priority seating at all films Friday & Saturday
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Friday Celebration of Cinema event: a ceremonial procession to the theater, a delicious home-style Mexican dinner, and a special film screening.
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This does not include The Gala Night which can be purchased separately
See exceptional films, meet the filmmakers, be a part of the festival community!
Tickets: $125 Per Person
Limited availability
​​All screenings, unless otherwise noted, are held at the
Calvary Presbyterian Church / Starlight Theater 5 Brighton Avenue, in downtown Bolinas, California
We can't wait to see you there!