HWY 17 Studios: After Hours Party
Experience the pulse of the festival at our FREE midfestival celebration like no other—our After Hours Party takes over the brand new HWY 17 Studios, Santa Cruz’s new hub for filmmaking and television production! Step into 22,500 square feet of cinematic energy, where the DJ collective Tide Swing soundtracks your night with eclectic, festival-ready beats. Indulge in bites from Upper Crust Pizza, fresh ceviche, and curated small plates. Enjoy pours from Lester Wines and ice-cold Parish Publick House beer—all in a space built for bold moments and new connections. This is the party where film, local flavors, and future legends collide. HWY 17 is your canvas—RSVP now for an unforgettable night!
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About The Santa Cruz Film Festival
Dive into five electrifying days of world-class films, unforgettable parties, and celebration as the Santa Cruz Film Festival roars back this October 8–12 2025 for its 25th anniversary.
Experience the cinematic spirit of the Central Coast as the Santa Cruz Film Festival celebrates 25 years of movie magic. Over five unforgettable days this October, the city comes alive with world-class films fresh from Sundance, SXSW, and Tribeca, intimate conversations with visiting filmmakers, and lively parties under the Santa Cruz sky. From boundary-pushing documentaries to electrifying narratives, SCFF invites you to immerse yourself in the moving-image arts and connect with a community that thrives on creativity.
Experience bold and necessary storytelling from around the world, including award-winning films fresh from Sundance, SXSW, Cannes, and Tribeca, alongside powerful local stories that showcase Santa Cruz and our endlessly creative Central Coast. Plus, meet the filmmakers at screenings, Q&As, industry panels and at the Opening Night Gala at the Museum of Art and History!
SCFF 25 will be held at The Del Mar Theater, Santa Cruz Cinema Colligan Theater, The 418 Project, and Indexical.