Discover independent films and meet the people behind them at the eighth Yucca Valley Film Festival. The festival brings together screenings, filmmaker conversations, industry events, mentorship, masterclasses and community programming. Produced by MNA | Creative Marketing with the Town of Yucca Valley as its main sponsor, it offers local film lovers and visiting filmmakers opportunities to connect. Check the official 2026 program for individual screening times, venues and admission details. On opening night, Friday, November 6, television host and journalist Gabriella Madrigal will host the State Farm Interview Booth for red-carpet conversations, presented by local agent Marianne Fenley.
The November 6-8, 2026 festival at Yucca Valley Community Center has free admission. Friday's red carpet starts at 5 pm, with opening films at 6:45 pm. Saturday includes a roundtable at 8:30 am, screenings from 9:45 am and animated shorts for kids and families at 1 pm. Sunday screenings begin at 1 pm, with closing remarks and awards at 5 pm. Additional November 4-5 screenings take place at Paradigm Theater; check the official program for those separate sessions. The schedule may change. Opening-night reservations are available through the official program.
Local artist Linda Shrader will present the new Yucca Valley Award trophy at the free public closing ceremony on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Photo: Matt Beurois; courtesy of Yucca Valley Film FestivalPhoto: Matt Beurois; courtesy of Yucca Valley Film FestivalPhoto: Matt Beurois; courtesy of Yucca Valley Film FestivalPhoto: Matt Beurois; courtesy of Yucca Valley Film FestivalPhoto: Sandra Goodin; courtesy of Yucca Valley Film FestivalPhoto: Sandra Goodin; courtesy of Yucca Valley Film FestivalPhoto: Sandra Goodin; courtesy of Yucca Valley Film FestivalImage: Yucca Valley Film Festival
Details
Event date
Nov 6-8, 2026
Address
Yucca Valley Community Center, 57090 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Hours
November 6-8, 2026: Fri red carpet 5 pm, films 6:45 pm; Sat roundtable 8:30 am, films 9:45 am, family animation 1 pm; Sun films 1 pm, awards 5 pm. Schedule subject to change.
Cost
Free admission to the November 6-8 Community Center festival. Check the official program for separate November 4-5 screenings.
Parking
Free parking around the Community Center; consult the official parking map for access.
Yucca Valley Film Festival 2026Yucca Valley - Events - Discover independent films and meet the people behind them at the eighth Yucca Valley Film Festival. The festival brings together screenings, filmmaker conversations, industry events, mentorship, masterclasses and community programming. Produced by MNA | Creative Marketing with the Town of Yucca Valley as its main sponsor, it offers local film lovers and visiting filmmakers opportunities to connect. Check the official 2026 program for individual screening times, venues and admission details. On opening night, Friday, November 6, television host and journalist Gabriella Madrigal will host the State Farm Interview Booth for red-carpet conversations, presented by local agent Marianne Fenley.
The November 6-8, 2026 festival at Yucca Valley Community Center has free admission. Friday's red carpet starts at 5 pm, with opening films at 6:45 pm. Saturday includes a roundtable at 8:30 am, screenings from 9:45 am and animated shorts for kids and families at 1 pm. Sunday screenings begin at 1 pm, with closing remarks and awards at 5 pm. Additional November 4-5 screenings take place at Paradigm Theater; check the official program for those separate sessions. The schedule may change. Opening-night reservations are available through the official program.
Local artist Linda Shrader will present the new Yucca Valley Award trophy at the free public closing ceremony on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
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