ASSETS FOR PRESS

“The Yucca Valley Film Festival has become a vital contributor to the region’s tourism and economic development. Each year, the festival draws a growing number of visitors”.

Actor James Morrison to lead masterclass on 11/8 at Yucca Valley Film Festival

“You’re only as good as you dare to be bad,” Morrison recalls Redford saying at Sundance. Morrison added, “That’s always stayed with me.”

“The Hi-Desert Attracts Hollywood: The Yucca Valley Film Festival Returns with 55+ Films, Global Guests, and Free Community Events“

“The festival and the Town of Yucca Valley are unveiling a 20-foot-long red carpet backdrop highlighting the desert’s splendor.“

“The YVFF’s program is more ambitious than some festivals in Los Angeles” – Vents Magazine

“Film festivals are known to boost visitation for their host cities, and studies on comparable events show that visitor spending can increase by up to 35% compared to normal weekends.“

“This is a rare opportunity to meet one of television’s most recognizable faces” – Buzz Benchs

“A veteran performer with more than four decades in the industry, Morrison has worked with legendary filmmakers including Steven Spielberg, Sam Mendes, and Joel Schumacher.”

“New this year: the festival will unveil a brand-new, 20-foot-long red carpet backdrop featuring natural desert landscapes.” – Film Debates

“The Yucca Valley Film Festival definitely is the only festival in the Hi-Desert that brings that kind of rizz-the swagger, energy, and fun, paired with the allure of a high-level event.”

“Yucca Valley Film Festival Returns This November With Hollywood Stars, Prize Money, and a Packed Program” – Movie Bulletins

“For three days each November, the desert town transforms into a hub of creativity, recognition, and excitement, welcoming both Hollywood names and rising voices in film.”

“Yucca Valley Film Festival Brings Cinema to the Desert Lifestyle” – NYTimesWeb

“Whether you come for the films, the star guests, or the chance to escape city life for a few days, the Yucca Valley Film Festival blends art, community, and the desert lifestyle into a celebration unlike any other in Southern California.”

“The Desert Festival You Should Go To” – BBC Interview

“The Yucca Valley Film Festival is not trying to imitate big-city glamour. It’s creating its own identity: intimate, welcoming, and built on a genuine love of cinema.”

Density.

Only In This World.

113 Words For You.

The Lights Above.

Milk Baby.

Snowbear.

The Family Photo.

Motherhood.