“I’m thrilled to see the Festival in full growth, dedicated as it is to showing only the best in film.”
Albert Maysles
Legendary documentary filmmaker
(Grey Gardens, Beatles First Tour of the US)

"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."
Jim McCullough
San Francisco Film
Commissioner

“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.
Jed Riffe
Filmmaker

“The Mendocino Film Festival is about the appreciation of the craft, the recognition of artistic achievement and about cooperative energy and spirit. Mendocino ‘has it.’ It’s a magical place.”
Sharon Lawrence
Actor, NYPD Blue,
Desperate Housewives

“What a great and professional event! We went to six films over the 3 1/2 days and had a ball. Can’t wait for next year when we can bring more family and friends.”
Susan Keller, PhD
Film-Goer

“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.
Adrian Belic
Academy Award-
nominated filmmaker

“The outstanding films presented were thought-provoking and provided a deeply emotional experience for audiences... We commend the organizers, financial supporters, volunteers and filmmakers who brought this extraordinary experience to our community.”
Kate Lee
Editor, Mendocino Beacon