Oceanside International Film Festival

February 21-25, 2023

Oceanside's Premiere Celebration and Showcase of the Cinematic Arts.

Founded by the Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation in 2009, the Oceanside International Film Festival is now a standalone 501c3 dedicated to providing annual opportunity for independent filmmakers from around the world to have their work competitively screened and juried. To purchase tickets or learn more about the event, please visit www.osidefilm.org

The Oceanside International Film Festival’s mission is to provide a platform for media creators from all backgrounds to present their work to an appreciative audience and offer an opportunity for their art to be recognized. This includes producing immersive events that expand on the cultural and educational nature of the cinematic experience.

This event is sponsored by Visit Oceanside.

Lodging for the Oceanside International Film Festival

We’re so excited to have you join us in Oceanside for this signature annual event. We want planning your time with us to be as easy as possible so below we’ve put together the best lodging and hotel deals for the Oceanside International Film Festival. If you want to explore a little bit more about we offer as a destination, then request to have an Oceanside Visitor Guide mailed out to you prior to your arrival.

Oceanside’s Downtown is a safe, family-friendly, walkable community with a thriving foodie scene and plenty of fun activities for everyone. The Oceanside International Film Festival takes place at two historic theaters located in the downtown district. For ease of getting to and from the theater, here are some great places to stay within walking distance. Oceanside is a sought after tourist destination so do not hesitate in booking your stay.