The Catalina Film Festival is an annual event held primarily on Catalina Island, California, with some events also taking place in Long Beach. Presented by the Catalina Film Institute, its mission is to champion imagination, education, and destination, offering year-round film workshops, industry panels, and inspiring events. The festival screens nearly 200 films and is recognized by filmmakers as one of the top 50 film festivals globally on FilmFreeway.com. It has also been highlighted by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the "50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee" and "20 Great Film Festivals in Vacation Destinations." A significant venue for screenings is the historic Avalon Theatre, known as the world's first theater designed specifically for "talkie" films.