2026 Festival Highlights

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Big Nights

Five nights of celebration, featuring unforgettable tentpole films, a special presentation, and a culinary event. 

Big Nights

Festival Parties

Experience the magic of SIFF at these parties, special events, and pop-ins.

Parties & Special Events

Festival Films

From buzzworthy premieres and acclaimed documentaries to hidden indie gems - your cinematic journey begins here.

Film Guide

Short Film Programs

Big stories come in small packages - don't sleep on these short film programs!

Short Film Programs

Panels & Discussions

Go beyond the screen with our dynamic lineup of festival panels and discussions.

Panels & Conversations

Culinary Films & Events

Culinary films and events at SIFF serve up an irresistable feast for the senses.

Culinary Films & Events

Special Presentations

A dynamic mix of music, heart, and thought-provoking storytelling brought to the screen.

Special Presentations

SIFF After Dark

SIFF turns up the intensity when the sun goes down with these late night film selections. 

SIFF After Dark

An Evening with Julian Schnabel

SIFF is honored to welcome visionary filmmaker and celebrated artist Julian Schnabel for a special in-person presentation of his latest epic, In the Hand of Dante.

An Evening with Julian Schnabel

Documentary Feature Competition

Celebrating the art of nonfiction cinema at its most compelling by shining a spotlight on bold storytelling and real-world impact

Documentary Feature Competition

Narrative Feature Competition

At the heart of the festival, our Narrative Film Competition showcases exceptional storytelling from visionary filmmakers around the world.

Narrative Feature Competition

Short Film Competition

Big ideas. Bold voices. Powerful storytelling—delivered in under 40 minutes.

Short Film Competition

2026 Awards

Awards presented at the 2026 Sonoma International Film Festival. 

Awards