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Photos from the 2026 Festival

Go beyond the screenings and into the heart of the celebration with our exclusive photo gallery of parties and special events from the 2026 Sonoma International Film Festival. Relive the magic here—one unforgettable moment at a time.

Opening Night Film: Poetic License

The 2026 Opening Night incuded two screenings of the film Poetic License with screenwriter Raffi Donatich and a tribute to Sonoma Valley High School Media Arts teacher Peter Hansen.

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Opening Night Party

SIFF's Opening Night Party at Sebastiani Winery & Vineyards is one of the best events of the year. Re-live the magic (or catch what you missed) in this video!

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SIFF26 Opening Night Photo Gallery

Culinary Events & Studio 54 Disco Party

Pangloss Cellars hosted an exclusive pre-reception for The Moon and the Stars Dinner, a one-night culinary event. Later that night, attendees let loose and danced the night away at SIFF's annual Studio 54 Disco Party at Hopmonk Tavern.

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SIFF26 Studio54 Party Photos

Centerpiece Film & Party

The 2026 Centerpiece Film, The Christophers, was screened Saturday evening, followed by the Centerpiece Party "Dolce After Dark", which was held at the beautiful Buena Vista Winery.

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An Evening With Julian Schnabel

It was an honor to welcome renowned painter and filmmaker Julian Schnabel for a special presentation of his latest epic, In the Hand of Dante, followed by a Q&A.

An Evening with Julian Schnabel