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Entertainment ProvidersCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Catalina Film Institute is a small nonprofit public benefit corporation based in Sherman Oaks, in the Los Angeles area. It oversees the Catalina Film Festival, held on Catalina Island, a resort island off the West Coast within Los Angeles County, which spotlights independent cinema and the island’s history and beauty. Through a fiscal sponsorship, the organization partners with the Catalina Island Conservancy to offer 501(c)(3) status to sponsors. The festival also accredits mainstream filmmakers, integrating industry recognition into its program. Its audience includes independent filmmakers and sponsors seeking a dedicated platform to premiere work in a distinctive island setting. The Conservancy awards the Isla Earth Award in support of filmmakers who promote protecting and experiencing nature, reflecting a linkage between film and conservation.