At the Onyx Theatre August 23-29: The Nevada City Film Festival has been called the "Sundance of the Sierra" for our emphasis on fiercely independent cinema and showcasing innovative, progressive and exciting new voices in film. Each year, we attend major film festivals, collaborate with film schools around the world, read countless film blogs, and watch the hundreds of films submitted, to narrow it all down to the very best in independent film for your enjoyment. To find all of the films and purchase advance tickets click  here!