24th Oakland International Film Festival
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The 24th Oakland International Film Festival is an independent film festival presented by the Oakland Film Society in Oakland, California. It is notable for centering Oakland’s cultural diversity and community empowerment while screening films from around the world, with programming that includes independent features, documentaries, shorts, and related public events such as panels and networking sessions. The festival has significance in the regional and independent-film circuit as a community-based showcase for emerging and established filmmakers, especially those telling socially engaged stories and local Bay Area narratives.[1][2][8]
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 23 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- Documented history with archived programs
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