WEDNESDAY January 14th | 2026
LIBRARY | BLOCK #1 | 10AM | FREE
Dongchan's aggressive ambition forces his soccer team to take drastic action.
LIBRARY | BLOCK #2 | 12PM | FREE
Left to raise a child born from trauma, a young woman faces rejection from her community.
A mother give a pomegranate tree to her son and says, "When it fruits, I'll be back home."
LIBRARY | BLOCK #3 | 2PM | FREE
A mercenary tries to survive an apocalypse while searching for his family.
When Meg and her child visit Meg's dad, a relic is uncovered forcing a difficult decision.
LIBRARY | BLOCK #4 | 4PM | FREE
THURSDAY January 15th
THEATER | BLOCK A | 10AM | PASS HOLDERS
This love letter to the wild encourages deep connection to nature in order to help save it.
LIBRARY | BLOCK #5 | 11:45AM | FREE
Germany the historical powerhouse of opera, but can it still be relevant?
THEATER | BLOCK B | 1PM | PASS HOLDERS
Visionary Wes Jackson challenges humanity to rethink its relationship with the Earth.
After injury, a budding artist faces her challenges through friendships and photos.
THEATER | BLOCK C | 3PM | PASS HOLDERS
Two friends try to figure out if their bond is strong enough to survive the dating game.
THEATER | BLOCK D | 5PM | PASS HOLDERS
The epic journey of a gifted artist during war and revolution in 1930's Shanghai.
INFORMAL HANG OUT @PALMS AT INDIAN HEAD | 6:30PM | FREE
FRIDAY January 16th
THEATER | BLOCK E | 10AM | PASS HOLDERS
A true personal story of a distant family legacy, realized with the latest modern technology.
LIBRARY PANEL #1 | 11:45AM | FREE
Devin Scott’s film is 100% A.I. generated. How did he do it? Why did he do it? He'll reveal all while showcasing how he conjured up a heartfelt narrative about his great grandfather.
THEATER | BLOCK F | 1PM | PASS HOLDERS
Against all convention, and later in life, an artist forges world-renowned career.
Sienna has tried to get past her ex to no avail, but two Shivas might do the trick.
THEATER | BLOCK G | 3PM | PASS HOLDERS
THEATER | BLOCK H | 5PM | PASS HOLDERS
BSFF GALA @RAM’S HILL | 6:30PM | FULL FESTIVAL PASS, FILMMAKER PASS, VIP PASS ONLY
SATURDAY January 17th
THEATER | BLOCK I | 10AM | PASS HOLDERS
To summon her daughter in the afterlife, a mom needs help from her ex's mistress.
Sami finds herself sucked into the lavish circus-like celebrations of an Iraqi wedding.
LIBRARY PANEL #2 | 11:45AM | FREE
Filmmakers share their well-earned insights at the library. Then, they’ll bravely endure questions from the general population of Borrego Springs.
THEATER | BLOCK J | 1PM | PASS HOLDERS
After Pearl Harbor a journalist reluctantly pairs up with a Japanese American photographer.
When a time-traveler visits a glorified idol, his decisions can unravel everything.
Devotion to a father is tested when his needs interfere with his daughter's promotion.
THEATER | BLOCK K | 3PM | PASS HOLDERS
A teenage baseball player confronts life altering decisions while playing her sport.
FILMMAKER NETWORKING EVENT @B.A.I. | 4:15PM | FILMMAKER PASS and VIP PASS ONLY
THEATER | BLOCK L | 5PM | PASS HOLDERS
In the aftermath of a terrible accident unexpected relationships help Raven find peace.
SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY @ARCHES | 6:30PM | FULL FESTIVAL PASS, FILMMAKER PASS, VIP PASS ONLY
SUNDAY January 18th
THEATER | BLOCK M | 10AM | PASS HOLDERS
When a widow starts online dating she must overcome a painful secret to find love once again.
On a frozen planet workers are only allowed to send home a limited amount of words.
THEATER | BLOCK N | 1PM | PASS HOLDERS
It’s after midnight, and Atticus Bates is not happy. A curfew has been broken.
Thalia deals with yearning and heartache, distracting her from artistic ambitions.
THEATER | BLOCK O | 3PM | PASS HOLDERS
In the retro-futuristic city of New Chicago, two brothers set off on a dangerous heist.
Red is hired to track a creature in the forest, but the worst monsters don’t live in the woods.