"The Mendocino Film Festival has an image which is small town and charming while being at the same time world class and progressive.  I'm very proud to be a part of it."

“After having screened my films at over 45 film festivals around the world, I can attest that the Mendocino Film Festival is one of the best festivals anywhere."

“Oh – you guys are the best – one of the truly great film festivals! Nothing matches the community feeling and hospitality the filmmakers receive at this festival – and the most interesting films ever!! Congrats!”

“The Mendocino Film Festival is the near perfect film festival. It is about great films, talented filmmakers and wonderful film lovers, all set in a breathtakingly beautiful place.”

"The Mendocino Film festival is a gem. We have been fortunate with our film Taking Root to have been invited to many of the top festivals in the world, for me The Mendocino Film Festival is one of the very best..great films, caring people, all in a beautiful location."

"We had amazing audiences with insightful questions and interest in our projects, the BEST shorts program we've ever seen, a great group to network with, amazing accommodations, friendly and helpful volunteers & staff and the most beautiful location you could ask for! We highly recommend this festival to anyone looking to see spectacular films from around the world and to connect with their audience and others in their industry."

"Your festival was the most enjoyable film festival I have ever attended! Ever, anywhere, ever."

"You just keep making an already stellar event even better every year. Every film I saw there was breathtakingly good. The friendly, intimate atmosphere created a perfect environment for filmmakers, catching up with old friends, making new friends, connecting and sharing information in ways that aren't always so easy in a larger festival. And, of course, your beautiful little gem of a town is the perfect chalice to hold it all."

"Little did my wife and I know that we would be entering this treasure of a town. The people were generous and welcoming. The Festival was well organized and efficient. To have EPICAC in a program of shorts that were so evocative and memorable was an absolute honor."

"What I find amazing about the Mendocino Film Festival is the integrity of the whole operation, from the people in charge of the projection to the volunteers manning the hospitality suite, everyone is proud to be part of the festival. This attitude seems to sweep over the entire event producing the most attentive and appreciative audiences I've ever experienced. After my screening and Q & A on my way back to my seat an attractive woman leaped to her feet, thanked me for my film and kissed me on the lips - Now that's the kind of appreciation I could get used to."