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22nd Annual

Sikhlens: Sikh Arts & Film Festival

The World's Premiere Sikh Film Festival. November 20–22, 2026 at The Frida Cinema, Santa Ana.

Opening Night — Red Carpet Gala

Opening Night — Red Carpet Gala

Friday, November 20, 2026

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What's New

  • Festival dates announced: November 20–22, 2026

    Mark your calendars. The 2026 edition returns to The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana for three days of Sikh stories on screen.

  • Submissions open year-round on FilmFreeway

    Films in English or with English subtitles, delivered in MP4 or MOV.

    Submit your film →

  • Sponsorship opportunities available

    Join Fairmont Private Schools, Chapman University, Yogi Tea and others in supporting the world's premiere Sikh film festival.

Venue

Venue & Parking

Venue

The Frida Cinema

305 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA, 92701

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Parking

Street parking on 4th St and nearby public lots. Validated theater parking available for ticketed guests.

Food & Drink

Theater concessions available. Downtown Santa Ana restaurants within walking distance.

Schedule

Festival Schedule

2 events

Submit

Submit Your Film

Sikhlens accepts films year-round via FilmFreeway. Films must be in English or include English subtitles, delivered in MP4 or MOV.

Submit on FilmFreeway →

Sponsors

Presenting

  • Commercial Bank of California (CBOC)
  • Fletcher Jones Mercedes-Benz
  • Yogi Tea
  • Frida Cinema
  • Chapman University Center for Global Education
  • Chapman University Dodge College
  • Chapman University Fish Interfaith Center
  • Chapman University Leatherby Libraries
  • Chapman University School of Pharmacy
  • Future Computing Solutions
  • Ziba
  • Cerritos College

Gold

  • Aahs Signs
  • Akal Security
  • Cambridge Financial
  • IRG: Marble Company
  • JR Foto
  • JR and Rashmi Shah
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Manohar's Delhi Palace
  • Financia

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