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SIFF Screening August 11 to Benefit Sonoma Education Nonprofit K-3 Innovation
Sonoma, CA July 16, 2024—The first public screening of the new comedy film LOST & FOUND IN CLEVELAND starring Martin Sheen, Dennis Haysbert, […]Read More
SIFF Raises Awareness & Funds for Food Insecurity Programs
Sonoma, CA (April 22, 2024)–For a festival known for delivering the best in film, food, wine, and fun, the Sonoma International Film Festival, […]Read More
Sonoma International Film Festival Announces 2024 Film Award Winners
Sonoma, CA March 24, 2024—Luminaries such as Golden Globe®-winner Beau Bridges, actor/director John Cameron Mitchell, actor Scoot McNairy, chef Susan Feniger, musician Rob […]Read More
Sonoma Students Get Full College Scholarships
Four enthusiastic and deserving Sonoma seniors recently got news from the KHR McNeely Family Fund and the Sonoma International Film Festival that positively […]Read More
SIFF2024 Announces Key Tributes, Films & Special Events
Top film and industry notables are converging in Sonoma for the 27th annual Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) March 20-24, 2024 featuring 43 […]Read More
SIFF2024 Honors Chef Susan Feniger with Tribute Culinary Event
James Beard Award-winning American chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and media personality Susan Feniger will add her global flavor to the upcoming Sonoma International […]Read More
SIFF Awards Full College Scholarships to Sonoma Students
In partnership with Sonoma Valley High School Media Arts teacher Peter Hansen, and Edward Beebout, Interim Dean of the School of Arts & […]Read More
Living The Truth Cinema Event with Alice Walker and Pratibha Parmar on Saturday, June 3
Three Films From Award-Winning Filmmaker Pratibha Parmar, With Special Guest Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist Alice Walker, Slated for Day at Sebastiani TheatreRead More
World Premiering JULES Takes Top Audience Award at SIFF 2023
Grand Jury and Audience Award Winners Announced at the Highest Record Attendance at 26th Sonoma International Film Festival March 26, 2023Read More
World Premiere of Jules Opens 2023 Festival
The 26th Sonoma International Film Festival Opens with the World Premiere of JULES directed by Marc Turtletaub starring Oscar®-winner Ben Kingsley, Harriet Sansom […]Read More
SIFF 2023 Showcases State-Of-The-Art DCP Projection At All Venues
Sonoma, CA February 3, 2023—For the first time in its 26-year history, all Sonoma International Film Festival’s screening venues will deliver state-of-the-art DCP […]Read More
Chef Joanne Weir Returns For Second Festival Luncheon Event
Sonoma, CA January 27, 2023—Acclaimed and affable Chef Joanne Weir is back for her second Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) to showcase her […]Read More
Yan Can, And Will, Cook at 2023 SIFF Chefs & Shorts
Sonoma, CA January 20, 2023—Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF), noted for delivering the best in film, food, wine, and fun during its annual […]Read More
Powerhouse Programming Team Announced for 2023 SIFF
Sonoma, CA October 14, 2022—Collectively, the new programming team at the Sonoma International Film Festival has screened more than 30,000 hours of films, […]Read More
Ginny Krieger Cast In SIFF Executive Director Role
Sonoma, CA July 28, 2022—Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) has named longtime SIFF CoDirector Ginny Krieger its new Executive Director.Read More
Festival Veteran Carl Spence Named SIFF Artistic Director
Sonoma, CA July 26, 2022—Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) has tapped Carl Spence as its new Artistic Director, assuming the role from Kevin […]Read More
SIFF Summerfest Back by Popular Demand
Sonoma, CA July 26, 2022—SIFF SUMMERFEST, Sonoma International Film Festival’s engaging indoor and outdoor mini version of its larger annual March festival, starts […]Read More
25th Sonoma International Film Festival Announces Winners
Sonoma, CA March 29, 2022—Centered on its slogan—the best in films, food, wine and fun—Sonoma International Film Festival’s 25th Anniversary delivered on all […]Read More
Film Slate and Special Events Announced for SIFF25th Anniversary Film Festival
Sonoma, CA February 24, 2022—A festival 25 years in the making, Sonoma International Film Festival celebrates this milestone with a slate of more […]Read More
Jacqueline Bisset To Accept Cinematic Excellence Award
Sonoma, CA February 11, 2022—Actress Jacqueline Bisset will be awarded the SIFF Cinematic Excellence Award for her body of work at the festival’s […]Read More
Actor Director Karen Allen To Attend SIFF25th Anniversary Film Festival Student Media Arts Showcase
Sonoma, CA January 26, 2022—Film and stage star Karen Allen will be a special industry guest at SIFF’s 25th Anniversary Film Festival. While […]Read More
Chef Joanne Weir Headlines Plates & Places Lunch at SIFF 25th
Sonoma, CA January 19, 2022—Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF), noted for delivering the best in film, food, wine and fun, is including a […]Read More
Chef Jacques Pépin Awarded First Culinary Excellence Award at SIFF 25th
Sonoma, CA January 12, 2022—Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF), noted for delivering the best in film, food, wine and fun during its annual […]Read More
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 […]Read More
SIFF Names Stratford 2022 Program Consultant
Sonoma, CA October 5, 2021—Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) named film festival veteran Herb Stratford as its 2022 Program Consultant.Read More
SIFF SUMMERFEST Winners Announced
Sonoma, CA August 10, 2021—Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) recently hosted SIFF Summerfest, its new, smaller scale live event, to sold out passholder […]Read More
SIFF SUMMERFEST Announces Live Summerfest Event August 5-8, 2021
Sonoma, CA June 15, 2021--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, 2021Read More
Sonoma International Film Festival Announces SIFF Wine Awards Winners
Sonoma, CA, April 30, 2021—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. Read More
Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) Announces Film Winners For #SIFF2021
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.Read More
Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) – Announces Virtual Films, Drive-Ins and Special Events: March 24-28, 2021
Sonoma, CA, March 1, 2021--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.Read More
Sonoma International Film Festival Media Arts Scholarships Press Release
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.Read More
SIFF Announces All Virtual Film Festival July 30-August 2, 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. Read More
SIFF Announces Virtual Film Festival Award Winners
SONOMA, CA–In what was truly an international viewing experience -- coming from as far away as Västra Götaland, Hanoi, England, Canada, Copenhagen and Uttar Pradesh -- the Sonoma International Film Festival’s first SIFF 2.0 Virtual Film Festival concludes today with four Command Performance screenings available now at SIFF 2.0 Virtual Film Festival. (https://watch.eventive.org/sonoma2020).Read More
2020 SONOMA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Official Release
SONOMA, CA - February 12, 2020 - 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.Read More
SONOMA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Announces SIFF Saturdays Monthly Virtual Screenings
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.Read More