Animal Film Festival is produced by the Center for Animal Protection & Education (CAPE) a non-profit animal advocacy organization with locations in both Santa Cruz and Grass Valley, California.  This is a one day festival taking place Saturday February 25, 2017 that will entertain and enlighten audiences with independent films, comedies, documentaries, and work by emerging artists.

Animal Film Festival is currently accepting submissions for our third annual festival.  Films may explore any aspect of animal welfare, animal rights, the human/animal bond or programs demonstrating ways to improve the lives of animals.

New this year is a TEEN FILMMAKERS CATEGORY.  Teens who have made short films about animals are encouarged to submit to this competitive category.

​During the festival, kindness towards animals will be evident in the food and beverages served, and the products made available to audiences, filmmakers and other participants.

Filmmakers whose films are featured in the festival will be our guests at a special event the night before the festival.