There's no lack of great film festivals to attend in California in the coming months:

the Palm Springs International Film Festival runs from January 2 through 16, 2017,

the Santa Barbara International Film Festival runs from February 1 through 11, 2017

the San Diego Jewish Film Festival runs from February 8 through 19, 2017,

the Los Angeles Italia Film, Fashion and Art Festival runs from February 19 through February 25, 2017,

the San Diego Latino Film Festival runs from March 16 through 26, 2017,

the Newport Beach International Festival runs from April 20 through April 27, 2017.

The Palm Springs Film Noir Festival runs from May 11 through May 14, 2017.

All of these are great festivals that show independent feature, short, and documentary films. You can meet the filmmakers, attend some educational seminars, and make some new friends.

For reviews of festivals and my favorite films from 2016 select the more button below.