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First Look Preview
Thank you, SIFF members, for attending our 2026 First Look Preview.
Relive the magic with this exclusive highlight reel!
Relive the magic with this exclusive highlight reel!
First Look Preview Photos
The Soundman Pre-Festival Screening
Thank you to all who came to our special pre-festival screening of The Soundman on March 24th!
The Soundman Pre-Festival Screening Photos
Festival Opening Night - Wednesday, March 25th
SIFF 2026's Opening Night incuded two screenings of the film Poetic License with screenwriter Raffi Donatich and a tribute to Sonoma Valley High School Media Arts teacher Peter Hansen.
Opening Night Party
Also check out SIFF 2026's loads-of-fun Opening Night Party at Sebastiani Winery and Vineyards!
Festival Opening Night Photos
Pangloss Pre-Reception & Studio 54 Disco Party - Thursday, March 26th
March 26th SIFF events included our Studio 54 Disco Party at Hopmonk Tavern, where guests let loose and danced the night away! Earlier in the day, an exclusive pre-reception for The Moon and the Stars Dinner was held at Pangloss Cellars.
Thursday, March 26th Photos
Panels & An Evening With Julian Schnabel - Friday, March 27th
SIFF hosted two panels on March 27th, Film Veterans Tell All and The Art of Casting. SIFF also awarded renowned painter and filmmaker Julian Schnabel and presented his new epic, In the Hand of Dante, followed by a conversation with Schnabel.
Friday, March 27th Photos
Panels & Centerpiece Film and Party - Saturday, March 28th
On March 28th, SIFF hosted two more panels, focusing on documentaries: The Power of Storytelling and Food, Film, & Future. A Centerpiece Party to pair with Centerpiece Film, The Christophers, at the beautiful Buena Vista Winery was also held!
Saturday, March 28th Photos
Festival Closing Night - Sunday, March 29th
Our Closing Night highlighted Under the Lights, a film directed by local filmmaker Miles Levin! In the morning, SIFF also held our Awards Brunch for filmmakers. Check out our video of the Awards Brunch and photos from Sunday's events!
SIFF + K-3 innovation Culinary Event
We want to welcome K-3i as a sponsor and supporter of this year's festival.
Festival Closing Night Photos
