Imagine the the historic, breathtaking beauty of Yosemite, the world’s most magnificent national park and one of America’s premiere travel destinations. The Yosemite International Film Festival provides the perfect backdrop for screening some of the world’s finest and most visionary independent films made by many of the leading contemporary artists and creative minds working in cinema.
Purpose
Founded by environmentally-aware, eco-friendly filmmakers, our mission is to bring all genres of progressive, eye-opening, independent cinema to Yosemite and to foster an appreciation and understanding toward the preservation and majesty of our natural world.
Scope
Highlights of the festival include an opening night party and filmmaker reception, screenings of Official Selections and award-winning films, exclusive Yosemite premieres, a screenplay competition, and the official closing day awards ceremony and filmmaker lunch.