The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival has been nominated for Best Film Festival as part of USA TODAY 10BEST’s Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing outstanding film festivals across the country.

For the second year in a row, the nomination places the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival among an elite group of festivals celebrated for excellence in film programming, community engagement and cultural impact. Winners are determined entirely by public vote.

Voting is now open and will run for the next two weeks. USA TODAY 10BEST readers may vote once per day until ballots close on Monday, March 2 at 11:59 a.m. EST. The Top 10 winners, as selected by readers, will be announced on Wednesday, March 11 at noon EDT.

Supporters are encouraged to cast their votes and help bring national recognition to the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival by visiting: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/san-luis-obispo-international-film-festival-san-luis-obispo-california/

The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival is dedicated to celebrating innovative storytelling, showcasing diverse voices, and fostering a vibrant film culture on California’s Central Coast. For more information about the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival, visit https://www.slofilmfest.org/.