Oceanside’s International Film Festival kicks off Feb. 20 and runs through Feb. 24 at The Brooks Theater. The 13th annual festival allows independent filmmakers from around the world to screen their work and get recognition for their art. The event gives attendees a chance to view local and international films. The festival features 40 to 50 films ranging from documentaries to comedies to dramas to musicals in a variety of styles.

The festival started in 2009 spearheaded by the Oceanside Cultural Foundation and seeks to show the importance of storytelling and points of view of diverse cultures.

Film highlights include “To Fall in Love” directed by Michael Foster (North Hollywood), “Hemet, or The Landlady Don’t Drink Tea” directed By Tony Olmos (Ramona), “Those Were The Good Days” directed by Hong-Rae Lee (Republic of Korea) and “The Buildout” directed By Zeshaan Younus (Anaheim).

The fest is slated to include events throughout the week, including opening night at the Oceanside Museum of Art with Jason Hill, a musician who composed music for movies such as “Mind Hunter” and “Gone Girl.”

As part of the event, a Women’s Film Festival with “Reel Women” film shorts is set for Feb. 24, sponsored by Soroptimist Oceanside/Carlsbad that will focus on women-related writers, directors and topics at the Brooks Theater.

The festival will include events throughout the week, including opening night at the Oceanside Museum of Art and concluding with awards night Feb. 24. At the closing awards ceremony, 19 awards will be presented, ranging from Best Direction in a Feature, Best Actor in a Lead Role and Best Screenplay to Best Original Score, Best Art Direction and Best Best Cinematography in a Feature.

Tickets are available at osidefilm.org.