A project of KPBS, the GI Film Festival San Diego is a multi-day showcase of films for, by, and about military and veteran experiences. Films featured in the festival reveal the struggles, triumphs, and experiences of service members and veterans. The festival also provides veterans and service members with an opportunity to further their creative skills. Documentaries, shorts, narratives, and feature-length films are presented. Post-screening discussions with filmmakers, actors and documentary subjects are also part of the festival. This event…

Inside Antarctica: Microplastics & Machine Learning: Nat Geo Explorer Mike Libecki, along with Microplastic Scientist Abby Barrows and IoT Architect Josh Jackson head to Antarctica to integrate microplastic science and machine learning technology in hopes to learn and find solutions for healthier planet...the time is now, as over 12 million tons of plastic go into our oceans every year. Reception, Screening, Q & A * Filmmaker in Attendance Purchase tickets here. About Blue Water Film Festival The Blue Water Film…

San Diego Movie Awards is in its first year as a Quarterly Film Competition – Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer – with an annual in-person festival celebrating the very best films from our quarterly competitions. The festival is held in the very heart of America’s Finest City -Balboa Park- at the Museum of Photographic Arts. San Diego Movie Awards accepts films of all lengths and genres and seeks to honor new and unique voices and stories from our global community.…

Mark your calendars! The 22nd annual FilmOut LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns to San Diego. Join us for September 9-11 screenings at MOPA!

Join us for the film premiere of Courage, a story about five men imprisoned at the Hanoi Hilton during the Vietnam War. A panel discussion with the veterans and survivors will directly follow the film. The PISANO Artistry Exhibit will be displayed in the Museum's atrium for viewing. Matinee Film at 1 PM (Film only) Main Event Screening at 3 PM (Includes screening, panel discussion, art exhibit) Tickets, Trailer and Additional Info    

The MGSDII and Museum of Photographic Arts invite you to an exclusive sneak screening of the acclaimed documentary that details the life and career of Israel's most celebrated war photographer, Micha Bar-Am. Photojournalist Micha Bar Am is considered the most important chronicler of the State of Israel.  His highly regarded photographs have documented Israel’s struggles and aspirations, highs and lows, armed conflicts and everyday life. In the film, questions and self-doubt surface, in a profound exploration of photography, memory, and the…

Join us for a fun evening of films, art, and delicious food to save Asian elephants! Sangita Iyer, an award-winning journalist, filmmaker and biologist, will be speaking on the human/elephant conflict in India. She will be showing two of her National Geographic elephant short films and doing a book signing for her best-selling book, Gods in Shackles. Amy Burkman will be doing a live art performance! There will be wine, appetizers, cupcakes and a silent auction. This is a fundraiser for Voice for Asian Elephants…