About this festival
The Humboldt Film Festival has been bringing independent and alternative short films to Humboldt County for forty-five years. As the world-s oldest student-run film festival we have created a unique venue for traditional films and alternative digital media that enjoys an international reputation for supporting and celebrating independent filmmakers working in traditional, experimental and non-traditional modes. Founded in 1967 by a group of film- loving Humboldt State University students the Humboldt Film Festival has expanded over the years to feature several days of public screenings, workshops and presentations by guest filmmakers each spring. The festival promotes the art of film, not only as a means of entertainment, but also as a vehicle for self-expression and a stimulus for dialogue about social, political and cultural issues. (Our categories include NARRATIVE, DOCUMENTARY, ANIMATION AND EXPERIMENTAL) Our outlined Schedule is as follows:
Monday- Local Filmmaker's Night
Tuesday- Film Screening
Wednesday- Animation and Experimental Night
Thursday- Documentary Night
Friday- Narrative Night
Saturday- Best of the Fest