Fresno Filmworks

03/08/2026

We want to give a huge thank you to everyone who made our 2026 Oscar Shorts such a wonderful time.

First off we would like to thank Fresno City College Film Appreciation Club for collaborating with us for this event.

Special thank you to our sponsors: Donaghy Sales, Quady Winery, Acme Printing, and Fresno City College for hosting us.

We would like to thank Tacos Las Salsas, Tacos Sinaloa, and Fire Kabob for showing up and and for having delicious food for the event. Thank you Craft Coffin for selling your awesome products and the Filmmaker Meet-Up from CMAC for having an outreach table.

A huge thank you to our volunteers for the two days, you all put in a lot of work for the event.

Lastly, we would like to thank our audience for coming. We would be nothing without you and thank you for continuing to show up and see the Oscar-Nominated Short Films with us and for making this such a wonderful yearly event for us.

03/03/2026

This Friday!

Friday March 6th:
5:30pm - Animation
7:30pm - Live Action

Saturday March 7th:
1:30pm - Documentary
4:30pm - Animation
7:00pm - Live Action

Tickets available at the door as well as: 2026 Fresno Filmworks Presents Oscar Shorts https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-fresno-filmworks-presents-oscar-shorts-tickets-1975211245005?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

02/25/2026

We have some exciting news — Fresno Filmworks has been nominated for Best of Central California!

For years, our mission has been simple: bring bold, independent, and international cinema to Fresno and create space for community conversation around film.

If you’ve attended Oscar Shorts, Spooktacular, or any of our special screenings, you’re part of why this nomination happened.

It is such an honor to be nominated amongst some amazing nonprofits serving the central valley.

Thank you for supporting us.

Vote here: votebocc.com

02/23/2026

Our Oscar Shorts program is coming soon! Tickets and passes can be bought online and at the door (without the fees from Eventbrite).

Friday March 6th
Animation at 5:30pm
Live Action at 7:30pm

Saturday March 7th
Documentary at 1:30pm
Animation at 4:30pm
Live Action at 7pm

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12/03/2025

Fresno Filmworks is still here, still rolling, and still bringing Fresno the bold, creative, independent films you can’t find anywhere else. This year you helped us celebrate a packed Oscar Shorts weekend, monthly Cinemelt screenings with Goldstein’s in the Tower District, and our new Spooktacular horror festival featuring Drive Back with director Cody Ashford joining us for a Q&A.

In 2026, we’re keeping the momentum going with Oscar Shorts, Cinemelt, Spooktacular, and our newest addition, a festival highlighting voices and stories from the Middle East and North Africa, MENA. As a small nonprofit, we rely on our community to make these programs possible.

Your donations, sponsorships, and ticket purchases directly support filmmaker visits, venue rentals, and the conversations that keep independent film alive in Fresno. We are grateful for your support.

Thank you for supporting independent film in the Central Valley. Your contribution helps us bring world cinema, filmmaker Q&As, and community events—like Oscar Shorts and Spooktacular—to Fresno year-round. Enter any amount that feels right for you. Every dollar goes directly into keeping local f...

10/18/2025

See you this afternoon!

Spooktacular: Resistance Through Horror

Join Fresno Filmworks for an unforgettable evening celebrating the power of horror cinema. On Saturday, October 18, at Fresno City College’s historic Old Administration Building, experience a curated lineup of films that explore fear, defiance, and the resilience of the human spirit.

This year’s Spooktacular blends classic and contemporary horror with thought-provoking storytelling, creating a one-night event that film lovers won’t want to miss. There will be vendors selling spooky wares, beverages to be had, and a food truck!

Film Schedule:

1:45 PM - Eyes Without A Face
4:00 PM - Drive Back
Directly after the film, join us for a Q&A with Director Cody Ashford!
7:00 PM - A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night

10/12/2025

Next weekend! Three films, a Q&A with director Cody Ashford after Drive Back, vendors, beverages, and a food truck!

Come watch a few films with us and be entered for a raffle if you come in costume!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fresno-filmworks-spooktacular-extravaganza-tickets-1708496893199?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/01/2025

Join Fresno Filmworks for an unforgettable evening celebrating the power of horror cinema. On Saturday, October 18, at Fresno City College’s historic Old Administration Building, experience a curated lineup of films that explore fear, defiance, and the resilience of the human spirit. A triple feature of terror, vendors, snacks and refreshments, and a food truck!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fresno-filmworks-spooktacular-extravaganza-tickets-1708496893199?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/19/2025

Film lovers, save the date!

Saturday, October 18, Fresno Filmworks dares you to join us for a Spooktacular Horror Film Extravanganza at Fresno City College's Old Administration Building.

We're back and here for you through three screenings of the scariest frightfest you'll ever witness along with hair-raising snacks and bone-chilling drinks!

Mark your calendars and stay tuned. We'll be announcing the full line up soon.

05/25/2025

Join Cinemelt for their final screening for this season. They will be screening two episodes of the beloved series: Murder, She Wrote.

Cinemelt takes a break from June through August and will start back a new season in September!

Grab a friend, a drink, some snacks, and join us for a fun evening on Goldstein's patio. Film will start around 7:45pm or so, once it is dark enough to screen.

Screening: Murder, She Wrote (1984)
When: May 28th (7:45pm to 9:45pm)
Where: Goldstein's (1279 N Wishon Ave, Fresno, CA 93728)
Cost: Free

02/20/2025

Check out our online program!

Fresno Filmworks presents the 2025 Oscar Short Films on Feb. 21 and 22 at Fresno City College.

01/26/2025

Fresno Filmworks is excited to announce our 2025 screening of the Oscar-Nominated Short Films in the Old Administration Building Auditorium at Fresno City College.

Join us on February 21& 22 for screenings of the animation, live action, and documentary short film programs.

Individual screening tickets will be available soon, once the runtime for the programs are finalized. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fresno-filmworks-oscar-shorts-2025-friday-feb-21-saturday-feb-22-tickets-1117067692539?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_cid=220bbbad34&mc_eid=71c4b07ccf