Our story
About Us
Driven by the desire to showcase Compton as a hub of creativity and talent
The Compton Film Festival serves as a platform to discover emerging talent and help filmmakers gain recognition. As a premier short film event, the festival provides opportunities for filmmakers to make their mark and share their stories. With dedicated screenings and filmmaker-focused events, the Compton Film Festival is a place to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the art of short fil
Our Mission
Promoting the art and Science of film cinematic landscape
The Compton Film Festival is an organization dedicated to cultivating and promoting the art and science of film, with a focus on education, community engagement, and celebrating diverse voices within the cinematic landscape.
Our Vision
Power of film to foster understanding knowledge, and tolerance
The Compton Film Festival believes in the power of film to foster understanding, knowledge, and tolerance. We strive to create a space where diverse voices are amplified, and where the universality of the human experience is illuminated through storytelling.
Celebrating Diverse Voices
We believe in the power of film to foster understanding, amplify diverse perspectives, and illuminate the shared human experience through impactful storytelling.
Inspiring Creativity & Dialogue
Our mission is to enrich, educate, and entertain while sparking meaningful conversations and promoting introspection through cinematic excellence.
Empowering the Community
We aim to be a leading platform for multicultural exchange — connecting filmmakers and audiences in Compton and beyond to celebrate the art of storytelling.
Our Sponsors
Meet the team
Individually, our impact is limited, but together, we achieve greatness.
Mark Richardson
CEO
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Elisia Harking
Specialist
Develops marketing strategies, improves search rankings, and manages ad campaigns
Torrey Crowe
Specialist
Develops marketing strategies, improves search rankings, and manages ad campaigns
Experience the Compton Film Festival 2025.
An exciting platform that showcases exceptional work from independent filmmakers around the world.
- Global showcase
- Indie spotlight
- Film platform
We’re on a mission to enrich, educate, and entertain — but also to ignite dialogue and celebrate cinematic brilliance from every background.
Our goal is to promote film as a powerful tool for reflection and exploration, especially within the Compton community and beyond.
The Festival serves as a platform for multicultural exchange, where filmmakers and audiences connect, learn, and celebrate storytelling in all its forms