CFMF Brand Guidelines & Press Kit
2025 Social Description: The Coast Film & Music Festival returns for it’s 7th annual event, November 1-9 in Laguna Beach, CA! Experience nine days of inspiring films, live music, panels, and community events — now featuring a special weekend at the Irvine Bowl with artists to be announced. Join us for a unique film festival experience that will leave you entertained, informed, and inspired. For tickets and more details, visit CoastFilmFestival.com.
2025 Festival Long Form Description: The Coast Film & Music Festival returns for its 7th annual celebration, November 1–9, 2025, in Laguna Beach, California. This nine-day event showcases world-class adventure films, live music, panel discussions, art, and community gatherings — all created to inspire connection and action around the outdoors, culture, and the environment.
New for 2025, the festival expands to include the iconic Irvine Bowl, where audiences will experience a weekend of live music and special performances (artists to be announced). Screenings, conversations, and workshops will also take place across Laguna Beach at the Rivian South Coast Theater, Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center, Festival of Arts, and more.
With programming that highlights sustainability, exploration, and the transformative power of storytelling, the festival brings together athletes, filmmakers, artists, and changemakers for thought-provoking films, engaging workshops, and meaningful conversations.
Pass options include VIP All-Access and flexible weekend passes, granting entry to films, music, outdoor activities, and more. Early registration is encouraged as seating is limited for select events. Guided by the Coast Film Foundation’s mission to entertain, inform, and inspire, the Coast Film & Music Festival has become a must-attend gathering for those passionate about adventure, creativity, and the environment. For more details, visit CoastFilmFestival.com.
Coast Summit Description: Get ready for Coast Summit '25, presented by A New Earth Project, on November 6th! The Coast Summit returns as part of the Coast Film & Music Festival, bringing together leaders, innovators, and visionaries at the intersection of outdoor adventure, environmental stewardship, and social impact. Through panels, workshops, and keynote conversations, the Summit fosters dialogue on some of the most pressing issues facing our planet while showcasing solutions that inspire hope and action.
Set in the heart of Laguna Beach, the Coast Summit creates space for meaningful exchange between filmmakers, athletes, scientists, brands, and activists — and invites the public to be part of the conversation. It’s more than a conference; it’s a catalyst for change. For more information, visit CoastFilmFestival.com/Coast-Summit.
Boilerplate: Coast Film & Music Festival (CFMF), based in Laguna Beach, California, is an annual celebration of outdoor-inspired films, culture, and community. Founded in 2019, CFMF’s diverse programming includes films, panels, music, art, and outdoor experiences, leaving audiences entertained, informed, and inspired. We're committed to nurturing young filmmakers and sharing their unique voices, providing innovative mentoring and inspired educational programs while serving as a powerful cultural and economic engine for Laguna Beach, the county of Orange, and beyond. In 2022, we proudly founded The Coast Film Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to purpose-driven filmmaking with a mission to showcase exceptional films that drive positive change through storytelling, believing that outstanding films can change the world.
Brand Guidelines: Please keep the copy positive and inspirational. Please refrain from using any divisive language, negative connotations or political messaging as you promote our event.
Tagging Protocols: Please tag @coastfilmfestival and use hashtags #coastfilmfestival #CFMF on any social posts tied to the festival.
