About this Event
The 17th OC Film Fiesta returns to Santa Ana Oct. 8-18, 2026, with another great celebration of Orange County's diversity and multicultural heritage!
This year's OC Film Fiesta open opens on Thursday, October 8 with LET THE CITY SPEAK, Akira Boch's wonderful documentary about GRAMMY-winning Chicano rock legends Quetzal.
Festival highlights also include the the Kristina Wong documentary THE AUNTIE SEWING SQUAD RESISTANCE PLAYBOOK plus book signing with Kristina, THE BEST OF THE CULTURE CLASH SHOW, Mexican grindcore sensation GREATEST HITS/GRANDES HITS, ROCKIN' WIZARDS, the fantastic new documentary about the legendary Anaheim breakdancing crew, Media Arts Santa Ana's own WHAT'S UP, SA? and amazing selections of NEW CINEMA FROM IRAN,
This year's Film Fiesta also includes more than 50 feature films and shorts from from throughout the USA, Mexico, Canada, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Portugal, China, Iran, Turkey, Bulgaria, Rwanda, Malaysia, Switzerland and More!
The OC Film Fiesta is an important presenter of works by BIPOC, AAPI, MENASA and LGBTQ+ artists, youth, students, women, veterans, international and Orange County film makers.
To buy Early Bird Festival Passes, please visit https://ocfilmfiesta2026.eventive.org/passes/buy
SPECIAL GUESTS:
• Kristina Wong and Valerie Soe!
• Members of Culture Clash!
• Akira Boch and Special Guests!
• Marissa Herrera!
• Members of OC's legendary Rockin' Wizards Breakdancing crew!
• Diego Dávila from Greatest Hits/Grandes Hits!
• OC Filmmakers!
• More To Be Announced!
FILMS INCLUDE:
• Let the City Speak (Opening Night Film with Special Guests!)
• The Auntie Sewing Squad Playbook
• The Best of the Culture Clash Show
• Greatest Hits/Grandes Hits
• Beyond the Genocide
• What's Up, SA?
• Films from Orange County
• Iranian Films
• Films from Mexico, Canada, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Portugal, China, Turkey, Bulgaria, Rwanda, Malaysia, Switzerland and More!
Buy Your Early Bird Festival Passes Today at https://ocfilmfiesta2026.eventive.org/passes/buy
Visit www.masamedia.org or email [email protected] for more information and stay tuned for our amazing lineup!See You At The Film Fiesta!
Victor PayanExecutive DirectorMedia Arts Santa Ana (MASA)www.masamedia.org
Event venue & nearby stays
TVGB's, 1666 N Main, Santa Ana, United States
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