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SIFF SUMMERFEST Winners Announced

August, 10 2021

Sonoma, CA -- Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) recently hosted SIFF Summerfest, its new, smaller scale live event, to sold out passholder […]

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SIFF2024 Announces Key Tributes, Films & Special Events

March, 01 2024

Sonoma, CA -- Top film and industry notables are converging in Sonoma for the 27th annual Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) March 20-24, 2024 featuring 43 […]

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SIFF2024 Honors Chef Susan Feniger with Tribute Culinary Event

February, 16 2024

Sonoma, CA -- James Beard Award-winning American chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and media personality Susan Feniger will add her global flavor to the upcoming Sonoma International […]

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Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) Announces Film Winners For SIFF 2021

March, 30 2021

Sonoma, CA -- The Sonoma International Film Festival concluded its online film festival yesterday screening a slate of more than 120 films from 40 countries, with 20 films making their premieres, as well as hosting three live Drive-Ins.

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Sonoma International Film Festival Announces 2024 Film Award Winners

March, 24 2024

Sonoma, CA -- Luminaries such as Golden Globe®-winner Beau Bridges, actor/director John Cameron Mitchell, actor Scoot McNairy, chef Susan Feniger, musician Rob […]

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Sonoma International Film Festival Announces Films Drive Ins and Online Events for SIFF 2021

March, 24 2021

Sonoma, CA -- The Sonoma International Film Festival opens its online screening platform to the public for preview today to a slate of more than 100 of the best in new independent cinema from around the world at sonomafilmfest.org/festival.

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Sonoma International Film Festival Announces SIFF Saturdays Monthly Virtual Screenings

January, 14 2021

SONOMA, CA -- Sonoma International Film Festival has launched SIFF Saturdays, its monthly virtual screening series. Held on the last Saturday of every month at 6 PM PT, SIFF Saturdays features a new, independent film from around the world each month.

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Sonoma International Film Festival Announces SIFF Wine Awards Winners

April, 30 2021

Sonoma, CA -- In celebration of its wine country roots, Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) held its fourth annual Wine Awards to commemorate Wine Month in Sonoma County.

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Sonoma International Film Festival Awards Annual Scholarships

SONOMA, CA -- The Sonoma International Film Festival’s annual scholarship award recipients are among a select few Sonoma students who have participated in the Sonoma Valley High School Media Arts program, SIFF’s primary program support initiative.

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Sonoma International Film Festival Launches Virtual Film Festival

July, 24 2020

SONOMA, CA -- Sonoma International Film Festival’s new SIFF 2.0 Virtual Film Festival will be held July 30-August 2, 2020. Celebrating its 23rd year, the online showcase offers the best in new independent cinema from around the world with a robust lineup of more than 100 features, documentaries and short films that includes a selection of World, North American, US, West Coast and Northern California premieres from 20 countries.