What’s a film festival without the filmmakers? That’s our guiding motto—and the heartbeat of everything we do. We pour our energy into making our regional gem not just a festival, but an unforgettable experience—especially for the visionary artists who bring their stories to life (we know how hard that is!). That’s why we’re beyond proud to announce that for the fifth time, we’ve been named one of MovieMaker Magazine's 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee (2025)! It’s an honor to stand alongside other filmmaker-first festivals, and we’re grateful to be recognized for doing what we love: championing the creators at the core of it all. "We think a moviemaker's best ROI will be found at a high-quality festival with an inviting submission-to-acceptance ratio, where you'll have a good chance of getting in and meeting people who can help you - not at a loud party, screaming over a VIP rope line you're not allowed to cross, but in pleasant settings where you can enjoy real human moments." - Tim Molloy, Editor-in-Chief, Moviemaker Magazine If you agree, give us a like or shout out below. (fb)

We are excited to present "Lights, Camera, Action" a free filmmaking workshop for students K-8 during this year's Nevada City Film Festival, on Saturday, June 21, 10am, at the Nevada Theatre. Lights, Camera, Action is part of CINEMA IN SCHOOLS, an interactive Media Literacy and Digital Well Being Assembly/Program for Nevada County youth that includes SEL, STEAM, media literacy and digital citizenship. Presented by award-winning Arts Educator Kimberly Ewing and funded by NCFF. Free but registration required https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSci0MEicXmdj5x21M9UlbJiCUJ_ybxIMPyV-5xKrqhMQOSf3g/viewform?usp=header (fb)