The santa cruz film festival kicked off yesterday. The festival is set to feature 167 films, representing 33 countries. 67 films were produced by local Monterey and santa cruz county filmmakers. Many of the works will be shown at the Rio Theater, on soquel drive in santa cruz, however others are being screened elsewhere. For a complete line-up, visit w w w dot santa cruz film festival dot org. the santa cruz film festival runs through may 14th.