17th Annual Santa Monica Film Festival
This event has expired. Please visit the Events Calendar for current listings.
In-Person Screenings
The 17th Santa Monica Film Festival showcases award winning independent films from local, national and international filmmakers.
Date: Sunday, January 22
Time: 12:00 noon – 9:00 p.m.
Venue: AMC 4 Santa Monica
Date: Sunday, January 22
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Venue: The Independence
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
“Punk Rock Vegan Movie” the west coast premiere of Moby’s directorial debut. Examining the ongoing relationship between the worlds of punk rock and animal rights and how the music became a breeding ground for vegan activism.
“Walking Two Worlds” 19 year-old model / activist Quannah Chasinghorse, and her mother, Jody Potts-Joseph, take a stand to defend their sacred homelands and way of life while breaking barriers in Indigenous representation.
The 17th edition of the Santa Monica Film Festival plans to combine an in-person film screenings in Santa Monica, CA and a virtual experience for everyone to enjoy.