FOCUS Film Festival; Chico. Annual festival presents documentary & feature films which “focus” on & examine the complexity of the human experience: disability, culture, relationships, aging, lifestyle & more. Festival takes place in October. Also features films & related events throughout the year in Butte & Shasta Counties. www.farnorthernrc.org/focusfilmfestival. (530) 222-4791.
Shasta Mountain Film Festival: Wild & Scenic; Weed. Features award-winning environmental films. Hosted by Mt. Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center, the festival takes place annually in March. www.mountshastaecology.org. (530) 926-5655.
Silent Film Festival; Redding. Features films from the Silent Film era, with piano accompaniment. Takes place annually in Oct. www.shastaartscouncil.org/ programs-and-events/silent-film-festival. Shasta County Arts Council’s Performance Hall, 1313 Market St. (530) 241-7320.
Sundial Film Festival; Redding. Features local films & filmmakers. Held at Redding’s Cascade Theatre. 4th annual festival is being held March 2012. www.sundialfilmfestival.com.
