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September 18 - 21, 2025
The Bolinas Film Festival is a four-day celebratory event that brings to the Bolinas and the West Marin Community innovative and exciting films in the feature, documentary, experimental, and short film categories.
The festival joyously weaves in a bounty of local immersion activities, including community gatherings, educational, culinary, and other experiences that delight the senses, celebrate storytelling, and exalt the vitality of the village.

Pre-Festival Events ~ Open to all!
Friday, Sept 12th
Screening: "Descartes," 7:00 PM
An experimental film by Bolinas poet Joanne Kyger
Bolinas Gallery, 52 Wharf Road, Bolinas
Seats are limited; no charge
Reserve Your Seat Today!
Saturday, Sept 13th
Table Read: "Goodfellas," 1:00-3:00 PM
Smiley's Saloon, 41 Wharf Road, Bolinas
Outdoor Screening: "One Love", 8:00 PM
Downtown Bolinas Park, Wharf Road, Bolinas
with wood-fired oven pizza available for purchase at Coast Cafe
Reserve Your Seat Today!
Bolinas Film Festival is pleased to present these events at no charge
but ask that you kindly reserve your seat for "Descartes" as seats are limited and for "One Love" so we know how many people to expect.
Festival Schedule
Thursday, Sept 18th
Opening Night Gala, 6:00-9:00 PM
Enjoy a delicious locally sourced farm-to-table meal and three short films.
Calvary Starlight Theater 5 Brighton Ave, Bolinas
Gala Tickets
Friday, Sept 19th
Experience: Bountiful Bolinas Farm Tour
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Space is limited
Get tickets
Dinner and a Movie, 5:00-9:00 PM
Enjoy an authentic Mexican meal with music and a procession to the Calvary Starlight Theater
5 - 6:30 PM, Coast Cafe, Bolinas
7 PM, Frida, Calvary Starlight Theater,
5 Brighton Ave., Bolinas
Get Dinner and a Movie Tickets
Saturday, Sept 20th
Experience: Forest Immersion in the Redwoods, 9:30 AM - 11:30
Space is limited
Get tickets
Festival Screenings at 1:00, 4:00, 6:00, & 8:00
See Box Office and Films
Sunday, Sept 21st
Experience: The Language of Birds, 9-11:00 AM
Space is limited
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Movies All Day, 1:00-5:00 PM
Local Love Open to All!
Details coming soon!
The Starlight Theater
5 Brighton Avenue, Bolinas, California
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All screenings are held at the Calvary Presbyterian Church / Starlight Theater in downtown Bolinas.
We can't wait to see you there!
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