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Highlights from GI Film Festival San Diego 2021

A project of KPBS, the GI Film Festival San Diego is a multi-day showcase of films for, by, and about military and veteran experiences. Films featured in the festival reveal the struggles, triumphs, and experiences of service members and veterans. The festival also provides veterans and service members with an opportunity to further their creative skills.

Documentaries, shorts, narratives, and feature-length films are presented. Post-screening discussions with filmmakers, actors and documentary subjects are also part of the festival.

This event takes place annually in May and is open to veterans, service members, military families, and civilians. All are welcome to catch a film, be inspired, and build community.

Upcoming Events

GI Film Festival San Diego: 'Westermann: Memorial to the Idea of Man If He Was an Idea'

Friday, May 10, 2024 from 5:30 PM to 9 PM
Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA @ SDMA) in Balboa Park
General Admission - $10

GI Film Festival San Diego: 'Jimmy in Saigon'

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:45 PM
Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA @ SDMA) in Balboa Park
General Admission - $10

GI Film Festival San Diego: Narrative Shorts

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 8 PM
Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA @ SDMA) in Balboa Park
General Admission - $10

GI Film Festival San Diego: Documentary Shorts: Veterans, Allies, and Caregivers

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5 PM
Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA @ SDMA) in Balboa Park
General Admission - $10

GI Film Festival Opening Night featuring 'Make Peace or Die'

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6 PM
Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA @ SDMA) in Balboa Park
General Admission - $25

GI Film Festival San Diego: 'Black Uniform'

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA @ SDMA) in Balboa Park
General Admission - $10

GI Film Festival San Diego: Documentary Shorts: Wars in Asia

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5 PM
Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA @ SDMA) in Balboa Park
General Admission - $10

GI Film Festival San Diego: Women Veterans in Film

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA @ SDMA) in Balboa Park
Free

GI Film Festival San Diego: 'Final Fight: When the Trauma of War Comes Home'

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA @ SDMA) in Balboa Park
General Admission - $10

GI Film Festival San Diego: Filmmaker & Film Fan Happy Hour

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4 PM
Ongoing until May 10, 2024
Panama 66
Free Admission