The OC Film Fiesta in Santa Ana is a free three-week cinematic celebration of Orange County's Latino and multicultural heritage.  Presented by the City of Santa Ana, the 2012 OC Film Fiesta takes place from September 1-16 in the vibrant downtown Artists Village.  The Film Fiesta presents an award-winning selection of feature films, documentaries, short films and activities for a diverse audience of families, students, artists, professionals and lovers of cinema from throughout the county.

Launched in 2010, the OC Film Fiesta adds to the cultural vitality of downtown Santa Ana,  promotes community involvement and deepens relationships with local cultural groups, businesses, colleges and the film industry.  The Film Fiesta takes place in conjunction with the annual Santa Ana Fiestas Patrias Celebration, which draws 250,000 attendees to downtown Santa Ana.

The 2012 Film Fiesta will feature special screenings in partnership with the Grand Central Art Center, United Artists of Santa Ana, The Road Less Traveled and the Mexican Consulate.  The Film Fiesta will also present special events, such as a Cinema Brunch series and international animation showcase.

The OC Film Fiesta brings Hollywood glamor to the heart of OC with special directors and stars.  During its first two years, the OC Film Fiesta has brought many special guests and stars, including:

Hector Jimenez, Nacho Libre
Miguel Rodarte, Saving Private Perez
Olga Segura, White Knight
Kevin Farley, The Straight Story
Jesse Baget, White Knight
Sylvia Morales, the mother of Chicano Cinema
Ted Thomas, Walt & El Grupo
Sandra Robbie, Mendez v. Westminster
Louie, Olivos, Jr., El Abuelo
Minh Duc Nguyen, Touch
Alfredo Zapata, grandson of Emiliano Zapata

The Film Fiesta is free and open to the public.  Join us for this year's Film Fiesta, and be a part of this dynamic cinema celebration in the historic heart of downtown OC!

The Film Fiesta is presented by the City of Santa Ana and produced by POCHARTE. Festival Director, Sandra “Pocha” Peña.  Visit www.ocfilmfiesta.org for a schedule, directions and other information.

To be a part of the 2012 Film Fiesta or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact Victor Payan at 619-701-0073 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Previous Film Fiesta Sponsors Include: The City of Santa Ana, The Walt Disney Company, NBC/Universal, Telemundo, OC Weekly, MXLive, AztecGoldTV.com, Calacas, Centro Cultural de Mexico, Chapman University, Chapter One Restaurant, Downtown, Inc., Espacio Alternativo, Fiesta Market Place Association, Icelandic Glacial Water, Los Amigos of Orange County, Memphis Cafe, Metropolitan Theatres and , OC Hispanic Bar Association, OC Parks, OCGente.com, Orange County Mexican-American Historical Society, Original Mike’s, Robert Escalante’s Custom Auto Service, Santa Ana College, Stay Connected, Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana, Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society, Yost Theatre, Top Finish, Vietnamese American Arts & Letters Association.