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World Premiering JULES Takes Top Audience Award at SIFF 2023

March, 26 2023

Sonoma, CA -- Grand Jury and Audience Award Winners Announced at the Highest Record Attendance at 26th Sonoma International Film Festival March 26, 2023

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World Premiere of Jules Opens 2023 Festival

March, 01 2023

Sonoma, CA -- The 26th Sonoma International Film Festival Opens with the World Premiere of JULES directed by Marc Turtletaub starring Oscar®-winner Ben Kingsley, Harriet Sansom […]

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SIFF 2023 Showcases State-Of-The-Art DCP Projection At All Venues

February, 03 2023

Sonoma, CA -- For the first time in its 26-year history, all Sonoma International Film Festival’s screening venues will deliver state-of-the-art DCP […]

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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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Yan Can, And Will, Cook at 2023 SIFF Chefs & Shorts

January, 20 2023

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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Powerhouse Programming Team Announced for 2023 SIFF

October, 14 2022

Sonoma, CA -- Collectively, the new programming team at the Sonoma International Film Festival has screened more than 30,000 hours of films, […]

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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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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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SIFF Summerfest Back by Popular Demand

July, 26 2022

Sonoma, CA -- SIFF SUMMERFEST, Sonoma International Film Festival’s engaging indoor and outdoor mini version of its larger annual March festival, starts […]

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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 […]