The Golden State Film Festival is a competitive event designed to provide a platform for emerging independent filmmakers to showcase their talents and promote their projects to distributors and film aficionados. Located in Hollywood, California, the festival screens films at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres and includes an opening night panel and party gala, special events, and an awards ceremony. Administered and operated by film industry professionals Jon Gursha and Peter Greene, the festival aims to offer excellent exposure and opportunities for career advancement for independent filmmakers. Submissions for the festival typically open in the spring, with the event itself often taking place in February.