The film festival itself has grown significantly since its 2023 debut. About 300 people submitted films when it first began, Valenzuela said, compared to about 6,000 submissions received this year.

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The Big Bear Festival is headed by Damien S. Navarro, the former CEO of L.A.’s Outfest CEO, who said in a statement, “This isn’t just any other film festival. This is a creator-first ...