Saddleback College

MAKE A FILM.
PREMIERE IT.
WIN AWARDS.

Have an idea for a short film? Get some people together, make it happen, and see your finished movie on the big screen at our film festival.

The Discord is our main hub for meetings, auditions, productions, crew calls, and announcements.
What we actually do

We make short films

Film Festival Club is built around actually making stuff. Join somebody else's production, start your own, or just show up ready to help.

01

Join

Hop in the Discord and see what people are making.

02

Find your people

Write, act, direct, shoot, edit, record sound, design, or join the crew.

03

Make the movie

Work with your team throughout the semester through pre production, production, and post production.

04

Screen it

Finished films play at the end of semester festival. Win awards!

December 16, 2026 • McKinney Theatre

YOUR FILM.
ON THE BIG SCREEN.

We’re building a real end of semester screening with filmmaker introductions, a live audience, and audience voted awards.

🏆 Best Film🎭 Best Leading Actor🎭 Best Supporting Actor🎬 Best Director✍️ Best Writing📸 Best Visuals
Festival Info →
Right now

Active productions

See what’s being made, what stage each film is in, and where teams still need help.

Drama

The Gift

A man haunted by the memory of a friend who passed away struggles to move beyond a gift and the nostalgia tied to it.

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Dystopian Drama

The Hunger Games: Salt for Secrets

A prequel interpretation of the 65th Hunger Games, following 14 year old Finnick Odair.

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Crime Comedy

Lowball

Three friends lowball Facebook Marketplace sellers until they target the wrong person.

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Already made something?

SEND US YOUR FILM!

You don’t have to start a brand new production through the club. If you already have a finished personal project, we may be able to include it in the festival lineup.

📩 Email a Submission
Length5–20 minutes
FestivalDecember 16, 2026
VenueMcKinney Theatre
Contactsaddlebackfilmfestivalclub@gmail.com