Lost Coast Film Festival – February 12th – Mi Mochima

Join us for the 2nd Annual Lost Coast Film Contest, a community-powered celebration of local storytelling with free weekly film screenings throughout February and a Grand Finale in March.

This grassroots film festival showcases original, family-friendly short films created by filmmakers of all ages — from elementary school students to college filmmakers and adults. Screenings rotate weekly at local venues across the Lost Coast, giving each filmmaker a chance to share their work and bringing the community together during the quieter winter months.

It’s casual, creative, and all about watching great local films with your neighbors.

Screening Schedule
All screenings begin at 6:00 PM Humboldt Time

Wednesday, February 5
Mario’s Marina Bar (21+)
• I Miss U — Carter Schwartz
• HUFF — Caleb McCarthy
• Job 10:1 — Cyrus Allsop
• Card Trick — Sam Moffett

Wednesday, February 12
Mi Mochima
• Here Sits — Naomi Plasterer
• My Pet Portal — Keelan Leyden Yount
• The Void — Danica Frey

Wednesday, February 19
Gyppo Ale Mill
• Star Wars: The Secret Jedi — Loki Williams
• A Day at Riptide Dojo — Makana Davis
• Surviving the Wild — Joanna Monschke

Wednesday, February 26
Mario’s Marina Bar (21+)
• False Freedom — Rhiannon Marquis
• Hurting — Adrian James
• Here Sits — Naomi Plasterer

Grand Finale: Wednesday, March 5
Gyppo Ale Mill

A curated selection of films from all previous screenings, with the Grand Prize Winner announced.

What to Know

• Free and open to the community
• Only Mario’s Marina Bar is 21+; all other venues are all-ages
• Seating is first-come, first-served
• Food and drinks are available for purchase at each venue
• Schedules and venues may change — check the Lost Coast Tourism Association website for updates

This year’s contest builds on the momentum of last year and was made possible in part through the efforts of Caleb McCarthy, a member of the Cal Poly Cinema Club, who helped bring this year’s event together and support filmmakers across age groups.

Supported by local businesses including Gyppo Ale Mill, Surf Point Coffee House, Riptide Dojo, and Redwood & Waves Vacation Rental.

Come watch movies made by people who live here, support local creativity, and be part of a growing Lost Coast tradition.