Media Arts Center San Diego is a brand that aims to provide new media tools and channels to create equitable and engaged communities where underserved voices are heard. With diverse programs, events, and film festivals, they prioritize inclusivity and collaboration. Their showcases include LGBTQ films, Jewish-Latino filmmakers, women filmmakers, and others who are often disenfranchised.

The organization evolved from the San Diego Latino Film Festival and has grown to become a mid-size organization with statewide programs and services for residents, visitors, and independent filmmakers. They have a movie theater, a community technology center, and the globally-acclaimed San Diego Latino Film Festival. Their educational programs cater to youth and adults, including the Teen Producers Project, Youth Media & Tech Camps, and in-school media programs.

Additionally, they offer tools for community-based media production and collaboration through programs like Speak City Heights, Pulse of Life, and Video Production Services. Media Arts Center San Diego is committed to using media as a tool for social change and artistic expression, providing accessible and affordable digital media services