The Gaslamp Quarter is San Diego’s epicenter for entertainment, so it’s only natural that the yearly San Diego Film Festival would be held in the lively district.

The five-day celebration showcases over 75 American and international feature, documentary and short films, and features intimate gatherings with filmmakers and celebrities, edifying industry workshops — including the American Screenwriters Association's annual conference — and five nights of red carpet-style shindigs at venues like Stingaree, Xavier’s Bar & Grill, Belo, Confidential, and House of Blues.

The festival has won many industry and regional awards, including Best Beach Fest, Best Party Fest, Best Film Fest, and one of the country's Top 10 Film Festival Vacations. This year’s event, held September 27^th to October 1^st, celebrates the five-year anniversary of the festival and as a result will be the biggest one yet.

Admission ranges from $50 for a Screening Pass to $300 for an all-inclusive VIP Pass.