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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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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 […]

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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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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 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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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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SIFF Names Stratford 2022 Program Consultant

October, 05 2021

Sonoma, CA -- Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) named film festival veteran Herb Stratford as its 2022 Program Consultant.

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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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SIFF SUMMERFEST Announces Live Summerfest Event August 5-8, 2021

June, 15 2021

Sonoma, CA -- Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) will be one of the first non-profit organizations in Sonoma to host larger in person events with SIFF SUMMERFEST August 5-8, 2021

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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.