Sat · Oct 3 · 2026 · Fallbrook, California
22 films on the 2026 program — features, documentaries, animation and student work from filmmakers around the world. One ticket covers the entire day, in a 1940s theater on Main Avenue.
One-day pass
$20
Grand prize raffle
An authentic guitar, signed by Taylor Swift. $25 a ticket, and every dollar goes straight back into putting independent film on the screen at The Historic Mission Theater.
As heard on KFI AM 640
On their October 1 show, KFI’s Gary and Shannon read our fan mail about the raffle and shared a piece of Fallbrook film history. Press play to hear each moment.
6:31 into the episode
Our fan mail made it on air: a note saying Gary needs a raffle ticket for the signed Taylor Swift guitar, with a ticket enclosed. The hosts talk up Saturday’s festival, then work out exactly where Fallbrook is: north of Escondido, between Camp Pendleton and the 15.
11:57 into the episode
Then a bit of local history: in 1939 director Frank Capra bought the 536-acre Red Mountain Ranch here, brought its olive grove back to life and sold Fallbrook Olive Oil by mail order.
“That’s pretty cool. I didn’t know there was any connection.”Gary and Shannon, KFI AM 640
Full episode: All That Debate for 3.7%? · Gary and Shannon, KFI AM 640 · Apple Podcasts · iHeart / Omny
Why it matters
The Fallbrook Film Society has run this since 2007 for one reason: to give emerging filmmakers a real theater, a real audience and a real jury.
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Feature, documentary feature, short, documentary short, student and animation — each with its own award.
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$20 covers every screening from 10:00 AM to close. No per-block pricing.
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Every pass, sponsorship and raffle ticket goes back into running the festival. EIN 20-5921360.
2026 award winners
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