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25th Sonoma International Film Festival Announces Winners

March, 29 2022

Sonoma, CA -- Centered on its slogan—the best in films, food, wine and fun—Sonoma International Film Festival’s 25th Anniversary delivered on all […]

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Actor Director Karen Allen To Attend SIFF25th Anniversary Film Festival Student Media Arts Showcase

January, 26 2022

Sonoma, CA -- Film and stage star Karen Allen will be a special industry guest at SIFF’s 25th Anniversary Film Festival. While […]

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Avelo Airlines Named Official Carrier for SIFF 25th Anniversary Film Festival

Sonoma, CA -- Sonoma International Film Festival has partnered with air carrier Avelo Airlines for its 25th anniversary film festival March 23-27, 2022. Named Official […]

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Chef Jacques Pépin Awarded First Culinary Excellence Award at SIFF 25th

January, 12 2022

Sonoma, CA -- Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF), noted for delivering the best in film, food, wine and fun during its annual […]

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Chef Joanne Weir Headlines Plates & Places Lunch at SIFF 25th

January, 19 2022

Sonoma, CA -- Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF), noted for delivering the best in film, food, wine and fun, is including a […]

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Chef Joanne Weir Returns For Second Festival Luncheon Event

January, 27 2023

Sonoma, CA -- Acclaimed and affable Chef Joanne Weir is back for her second Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) to showcase her […]

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Festival Veteran Carl Spence Named SIFF Artistic Director

July, 26 2022

Sonoma, CA -- Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) has tapped Carl Spence as its new Artistic Director, assuming the role from Kevin […]

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Film Slate and Special Events Announced for SIFF25th Anniversary Film Festival

February, 24 2022

Sonoma, CA -- A festival 25 years in the making, Sonoma International Film Festival celebrates this milestone with a slate of more […]

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Ginny Krieger Cast In SIFF Executive Director Role

July, 28 2022

Sonoma, CA -- Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) has named longtime SIFF CoDirector Ginny Krieger its new Executive Director.

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Jacqueline Bisset To Accept Cinematic Excellence Award

February, 11 2022

Sonoma, CA -- Actress Jacqueline Bisset will be awarded the SIFF Cinematic Excellence Award for her body of work at the festival’s […]