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Hidden City Film Festival
September 26, 2025 - September 28, 2025
The inaugural Hidden City Film Festival (HCFF) is more than a weekend of movies. It’s a bold new celebration of independent cinema, emerging storytellers, and creative connection.
September 26–28, 2025
All screenings at Regal Escondido Stadium 16 & IMAX (350 W Valley Pkwy), across from the California Center for the Arts, Escondido.Over three days, Escondido becomes a stage for:
- Feature film spotlights
- Curated short film showcases
- Live filmmaker Q&As
- A closing awards ceremony honoring outstanding films
“This festival is about building bridges — between artists and audiences, institutions and individuals, and most importantly, between people and the stories that move them.” — The HCFF Team
Hidden City Film Festival is featured on our SoCal Film Festival page.
