The 2nd Annual San Quentin Film Festival, the first-ever film festival to be held inside a prison, returned to San Quentin Rehabilitation Center in October of 2025.  Dates for next year’s festival will be announced soon!

SQFF celebrates the creativity and perspectives of currently and formerly incarcerated filmmakers, offering a transformative platform for San Quentin residents and industry guests alike. Through proximity, interaction, and shared experiences, the festival fosters unique opportunities for professional training, creative collaboration and potential career pathways. 

We’ve curated a selection of images that illustrate the power of this extraordinary community of artists, coming together under remarkable circumstances. We’re excited to bring the SQFF community together again in 2026!