The Yucca Valley Film Festival was featured in more than 480 news outlets across North America during October and November 2025, giving the Town of Yucca Valley exceptional visibility on a national scale.

Coverage included major networks such as Fox, NBC, and ABC affiliates, as well as Newsnet Los Angeles and several major country radios. Stories appeared in states including California, Utah, Arizona, Montana, Oregon, and Texas – extending across most of the U.S. and even into Canada.

This year, the festival also received strong regional attention from NBC Palm Springs, featured both in their news coverage and their movie show Manny The Movie Guy, further recognizing the cultural place and role played by Yucca Valley and its signature event.

Locally, Z107.7 Community Radio provided strong support and coverage, as did the Hi-Desert Star, all connecting the festival to its community roots. Their reporting highlights the excitement surrounding the event and its importance to residents, filmmakers, and local businesses alike.

Each year, the Yucca Valley Film Festival strengthens community pride and offers its platform to several community clubs and groups to showcase their talents, reinforcing the event’s role as a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and local spirit.

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