Alta Film Festival

Discover the unordinary in a world of cinematic and theatrical wonders at the Alta Film Festival arriving in Big Bear starting October 23rd - 25th!

Welcome to Alta Fest, an intimate celebration of independent cinema, bringing together visionary filmmakers, bold storytellers, and passionate audiences for a curated weekend of groundbreaking film, mountain culture and creative community.

October 23rd - 25th, 2026
Showing Times & Event Locations May Vary.

Use Code: ALTAFEST20 for 20% off all ticket types

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Friday, October 23rd 

Screenings:

• Documentary Shorts - 12:00 PM
• Narrative Shorts - 3:00 PM
• Big Bear Select | "The Delicate Art" - 5:00 PM
• Every Heavy Thing - 5:00 PM
• Capturing Bigfoot - 7:00 PM

Showing Time: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: The Village Theaters, 602 Pine Knot Ave, 92315

Bowling Barn Welcome Party

This is the welcome party with the filmmakers in the room.

Join us for an unmissable bowling party at the Big Bear Bowling Barn.

Badge Holders can bowl to their heart's content!

Grab some shoes, pick a lane, and let's open the festival with some great memories. Bowling skills not required.

Showing Time: 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Location: The Bowling Barn, 40625 Big Bear Blvd, 92315

Saturday, October 24th 

Screenings:

Screenings

• Wayward - 12:00 PM
• Public Access - 12:00 PM
• Age of Audio - 3:00 PM
• Saint Peter - 3:00 PM
• See You When I See You - 5:00 PM
• Rad - 7:00 PM

Showing Time: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Village Theaters, 602 Pine Knot Ave, 92315

Halloween / 80s Themed Dance Party

The Flatlander at Sessions Retreat will kick off the Halloween festivities with our Saturday night 80s & Halloween themed party where we'll be packing in and dancing the night away in Big Bear.

Bring your Halloween costume or deck out in your 80s gear and we'll make a night you won't forget.

Showing Time: 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Location: Flatlander Lounge, 41421 Big Bear Blvd, 92315

Sunday, October 25th

Panels:

Panels Hosted by Festival Director Jake Cole - "Bridging the Gap: AAPI"

"Big Bear Film Society" with Theodore Trentman.

"Alta Fest: The Future" with Robert Schwartzman.

Showing Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Destination Big Bear, 713 Stocker Rd, 92315

Screenings:

• Unearth - 3:00 PM
• Blind AF - 5:00 PM
• The Cramps - 5:00 PM
• Lucky Lu - 7:00 PM

Showing Time: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: The Village Theaters, 602 Pine Knot Ave, 92315