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Sonoma International Film Festival Offers Robust Lineup for 23rd Edition

February, 12 2020

SONOMA, CA -- The 23rd edition of the Sonoma International Film Festival(SIFF), offering the best in independent cinema from around the world, announces a robust lineup of 131 features, documentaries and short films that includes a selection of World, North American, US and Northern California premieres from 30 countries.

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Sonoma Students Get Full College Scholarships

March, 14 2024

Sonoma, CA -- Four enthusiastic and deserving Sonoma seniors recently got news from the KHR McNeely Family Fund and the Sonoma International Film Festival that positively […]

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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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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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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 […]