Opening Night Reception - Sponsor Appreciation Night! Join us for our 2026 Festival Kick-Off Party and celebration of our sponsors!

5:30 to 7:00 pm Reception 

(Open to All-Access Pass, Filmmaker Pass, and event ticket holders only)

Celebrate the Opening Night of the 2026 Cambria Film Festival and enjoy a delightful reception as we honor our festival sponsors. Indulge in wine provided by Cutrozolla Vineyards over a spread of delicious food while mixing and mingling among our festival sponsors, guests, and filmmakers.

Following the reception, join us in the Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre* for a special screening of In the Track of Lalo Schiffrin and Behind the Score.

*Special Event Tickets do not include the screening.

Celebrate independent film and indulge in snacks, wine, and fun as we honor our independent filmmakers and their accomplishments at this specially themed event!

(Open to All-Access Pass, Filmmaker Pass, and event ticket holders only)

Film Screening 7:00 pm "Whisper My Name" from Iran.

Program Sponsored by Montero Corporate Services

With thanks to Cayucos Cellars & Harmony Cellars

*Special Event Tickets do not include screening

Join us in a special welcome event to celebrate all of our filmmakers, local and visiting alike, including the creator of the feature film "Burt." Enjoy a reception with wine and food while you mix and mingle with our amazing filmmakers from all around the world.

(Open to Festival Pass, Filmmaker Pass, and event ticket holders only)

Followed by a special screening of "Burt" with Director Joe Burke in attendance.

Sponsored by

With thanks to Absolution Cellars, Bassetti Vineyards, and Black Hand Cellars

Special Event Tickets do not include screening

6:30 pm Reception

8:00 pm Awards Ceremony

(Reception Open to All-Access Pass, Filmmaker Pass, and event ticket holders only)

(Awards Ceremony Open to All-Access Pass, Film Buff Pass (space permitting), Filmmaker Pass, and event ticket holders)

Join us as we celebrate the films and filmmakers of the 2026 Cambria Film Festival at our 9th annual Awards Gala! Wear your best and enjoy a wine reception and delicious food from Robin's Restaurant before the presentation of the festival awards - who will take home the prize this year? 

Reception Sponsored by Robin’s Restaurant

Ceremony Sponsored by Visit Cambria

With thanks to Parr Collective