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Top Film Festivals
Combine the glitz of Hollywood, top movies from around the world, and some of the best celebrity spotting anywhere, and it’s easy to understand why California’s film festivals draw serious cinefiles and casual fans alike. Some of California’s festivals let you get a jump on the pre-Oscar buzz with premieres and screenings of soon-to-be contending films—plus appearances by stars and leading directors. Plus they’re set in star locations, like Palm Springs and Santa Barbara, so there’s plenty to do before and after you go to the movies.
October
A 10-day October celebration of the best in independent and world cinema, the high-powered but low-key Mill Valley Film Festival always attracts...
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January
One of the biggest nights for dress-up in the desert, the star-studded Palm Springs International Film Festival attracts not just big...
January - February
The city of Santa Barbara, also known as the American Riviera, rolls out the red...
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