“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, What's Happening: The Beatles First Tour of the US
“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, Actress
Fool Me Once, NYPD Blue, Desperate Housewives
“Let's face it, it was a true filmmaker’s film festival and a damn love fest! I've been telling all my friends they must get their act together and have a film ready to submit to next year’s festival.”
William Farley, Filmmaker
“Congratulations on an absolutely wonderful film festival! I was astonished at the level of professionalism you held while still maintaining a warm, welcoming style. Totally lovely!”
Tommie Dell Smith, Filmmaker