The Oakland Film Festival is an online, seasonal international film festival dedicated to showcasing emerging talent and celebrating cinematic creativity and innovation. It aspires to become one of North America’s leading platforms for international filmmakers.

The festival presents a diverse selection of short and feature films across all genres and formats, offering audiences a unique opportunity to discover the future of cinema. It brings together directors, producers, writers, actors, and crew members from around the world in a dynamic and engaging international environment.

Open to all genres, the festival places a special emphasis on independent, low-budget films and bold new voices. It aims to provide a meaningful alternative to commercial cinema, support independent filmmakers, and promote the art of filmmaking.

Founded with the belief in cinema’s power to foster intercultural understanding, the Oakland Film Festival seeks to create a shared artistic experience that connects filmmakers and audiences across borders.

Each season, submitted films are evaluated by an international jury based on their artistic and technical merit. Selected finalists may be chosen for online screening and awards.

Our mission and goal is to discover and promote talented filmmakers from all over the world