DOCA Film Festival is an independent film festival founded in Silicon Valley, California, created for filmmakers, artists, and storytellers who use moving images to share ideas, explore creativity, and connect with audiences.
Built around audiences, DOCA Film Festival creates opportunities for filmmakers to share their work through a public cultural experience where films can be discovered, experienced, and remembered.
The inaugural DOCA Film Festival will take place during San Jose Holiday Lights 2026 in downtown San Jose, California — the heart of Silicon Valley. Selected films will be screened throughout the 48-day festival season as part of a large-scale public cultural experience, creating opportunities for filmmakers to connect with diverse audiences.
The event is expected to welcome 80,000+ visitors, including local communities, families, and visitors from around the world, providing filmmakers with an opportunity to share their stories with audiences in an open and accessible environment.
