Tier 3
Petaluma, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
Film Fest Petaluma is an annual showcase of the best new short films from around the world with filmmakers in conversation. Located in the heart of wine country at the historic Mystic Theatre, just 30 miles north of Golden Gate Bridge, the festival has developed a reputation as
The main submission deadline for Petaluma International Film Festival is around 5 March 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Petaluma International Film Festival costs from USD 25 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Petaluma International Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Petaluma International Film Festival takes place in Petaluma, United States.
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