Thank you for attending the 2016 GI Film Festival San Diego
The GI Film Festival San Diego was a great success thanks to the incredible support from our community of veterans, service members, civilians, and filmmakers. The 2017 festival takes place October 18-22 and will feature film screenings, panel discussions, a family movie night, the awards ceremony and the Local Film Showcase, highlighting San Diego’s local military culture. If you’re looking for information on the 2017 GI Film Festival San Diego, please click on the “learn more” button below.
The Vietnam War Screening Event with Ken Burns and Lynn Novick
Thank you for joining us at the GI Film Festival San Diego this year!
Congratulations to the 2016 Winners
Best Student Film
Director David Oleary receives Best Student Film award for “Love is No News“.
Best Documentary Short
Filmmakers James Shelley and Elizabeth Cobbs receive Best Documentary Short award for “American Umpire“.
Best Narrative Short
Director Ryan Kelly receives Best Narrative Short for “The Light Once Captured“.
Best Documentary Feature, Local Choice Award, and Audience Choice Award
Filmmakers Sara Vladic and Melanie Capacia Johnson receive Best Documentary Feature, Local Choice Award, and Audience Choice Award for “USS Indianapolis: The Legacy“.
Highlights from the 2016 GI Film Festival
GI Film Festival San Diego – Family Movie Night
Attendees at our special preview screening of Storks – Family Movie Night on 9/16.
GI Film Festival 2016
A GI Film Festival Attendee salutes the American flag.
GI Film Festival 2016 – UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley at Hazard Center
After a film screening, a discussion and interview follow at the UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley at Hazard Center.
GI Film Festival 2016
An interview is conducted at the GI Film Festival.
GI Film Festival 2016
GI Film Festival attendees salute the flag.
GI Film Festival 2016 – VIP Kick-Off
Commander Robert Noble in uniform, alongside Rancho Minerva Middle School teacher, Beth Duncan, at the festival’s VIP Kick-Off. Noble is the subject of film “Living History: Our Hometown Hero.”
GI Film Festival 2016 – Family Movie Night
Attendees at our special preview screening of Storks – Family Movie Night on 9/16.
GI Film Festival 2016 – Opening Night
USS Indianapolis survivor, Al Celaya, pictured.
GI Film Festival 2016 – Opening Night
Panelists at the GI Film Festival San Diego Opening Night screening of “USS Indianapolis: The Legacy.” From left to right: Melanie Capacia Johnson, Sara Vladic, Al Celaya (USS Indy Survivor), John Woolston (USS Indy Survivor), and Edgar Harrell (USS Indy Survivor), and panel moderator John Decker.
GI Film Festival 2016 – Village Theatres in Coronado
Image from 9/15 screenings at the Village Theatres in Coronado. Pictured is Anthony A. LoBue, Arts Director of the Veterans Museum at Balboa Park.
Highlights from the 2015 GI Film Festival San Diego
GI Film Festival San Diego 2015 – Veterans in Film
Former naval officer and comedian Jamie Kaler moderates panel of veteran filmmakers.
GI Film Festival 2015 – Family Movie Night featuring “Max”
Service dogs walk the red carpet at the Family Movie Night featuring “Max” aboard the USS Midway Museum.
GI Film Festival 2015 – Saturday Panel Discussion
Panel discussion following “Triumphs and Tragedies” film block on Saturday, October 17, 2015.
GI Film Festival 2015 – Closing Celebration
Former naval officer and comedian Jamie Kaler with advisory committee members Nancy Worlie and Jay Jee at closing celebration.
GI Film Festival 2015 – Closing Celebration
KPBS General Manager Tom Karlo makes remarks during the closing celebration and awards show.
Our Partners and Sponsors
The festival is organized by KPBS in partnership with the GI Film Group and Film Consortium San Diego. Official sponsors of the 2017 GI Film Festival San Diego include GEICO Military, Bob Baker Subaru, and Scatena Daniels Communications. Alaska Airlines is the official travel sponsor.
