THE FESTIVAL RETURNS OCTOBER 19-22

OUR THEME

In these surreal times, the Topanga Film Festival celebrates its 18th edition as a gravitational hub of open-mindedness, dialogue, and storytelling. Under this year’s theme, “UNREEL: Keeping it real in an unreal world” we will explore the unique challenges and opportunities presented by our current moment. Join us for groundbreaking films, scintillating panels, comedic interludes, and legendary afterparties, all for your inspired pleasure!

OUR MISSION

Exploring frontiers at the intersection of story, technology & regeneration.

OUR VISION

WE BELIEVE

Topanga is the birthplace of a regenerative film movement. 

• Topanga is known as the most grassroots, cutting-edge & regenerative film festival.

• Topanga is where the best stories are waiting to be found.

• Topanga is a worldwide Top 10 destination film festival.

• TFI is a gravitational hub of progressive, regenerative and inspired cinematic storytelling. 

• TFI is a gravitational hub of open-mindedness, dialogue, and storytelling.

OUR VENUES

FROGGY’S

OUR FILMS

TFF 23 SIZZLE

COMMON GROUND

UNZIPPED: An Autopsy of American Inequality

VICTORIAN QUEENS

SCHOOL OF FISH

SPEED IS EXPENSIVE

PUNK ROCK VEGAN MOVIE

RACHEL’S FARM

THE DOG AND THE DUCK

THE DEVIL NEEDS A FIX

Indigenous peoples Showcase

Regenerative Showcase

LGBTQ Showcase

Documentary Showcase

Feature Narrative Showcase

Enviromental Showcase

International Shorts Showcase

Charlie Chaplin Showcase

PANELS + EVENTS

YOUNG FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE

THE COVETED COYOTE AWARD

MUSIC & PARTIES

OUR TEAM & VOLUNTEERS

SOME OF OUR EXPENSES

THE VENUES • $11,200

PROGRAMMING • $7,800

STAFF • $6,500

MARKETING • $5,700

SUPPLIES• $4,900