The Southern California International Film Festival, also known as The SoCAL Fest, is part of The Fests of FAME Family and aims to provide opportunities for independent filmmakers and screenwriters to showcase their work in Hollywood. The festival includes screenings, an awards ceremony, and after parties, with a focus on promoting films in the heart of Los Angeles. It accepts submissions across various categories, including narrative films, documentaries, web/TV series, and screenplays, and is open to all genres. The festival has been hosted at venues such as Laemmle Glendale in California.