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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 & […]
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 Theatre
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, 2023
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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SIFF casts Ginny Krieger in Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) Executive Director role
SIFF Summerfest Back By Popular Demand August 4-6 W/ Film Premieres, Live Music, Culinary Event Slated
Film Festival Veteran Carl Spence Named Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) Artistic Director
Sonoma’s program of 120 films, 39 feature/doc premieres from 35 Countries is set.
SIFF Summerfest Back By Popular Demand August 4-6 W/ Film Premieres, Live Music, Culinary Event Slated
Film Festival Veteran Carl Spence Named Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) Artistic Director
Sonoma’s program of 120 films, 39 feature/doc premieres from 35 Countries is set.

Ben Kingsley, with permission from Marvel, lights up Sonoma film festival
The Best in Film, Food & Wine at Sonoma International Film Festival
Ben Kingsley set to appear at Sonoma International Film Festival
Like spring itself, Bay Area film festivals about to experience a warming trend
Sonoma Film Festival’s Summerfest kicks off with a Tom Petty tribute
The Best in Film, Food & Wine at Sonoma International Film Festival
Ben Kingsley set to appear at Sonoma International Film Festival
Like spring itself, Bay Area film festivals about to experience a warming trend
Sonoma Film Festival’s Summerfest kicks off with a Tom Petty tribute

‘Living the Truth’ event brings Alice Walker, Pratibha Parmar to Sonoma
Living the Truth: filmmaker Pratibha Parmar in Sonoma
2023 Sonoma Film Fest, opening sequence
Six Sonoma Valley cultural nonprofits receive impact grants
Sonoma Valley Catalyst Fund recognizes 2022 Star Volunteers
Flipping the script, Larson reborn, file and run, and more
New leading roles for Sonoma Film Fest
Lights, Camera, Corkscrew: The Sonoma International Film Festival
Living the Truth: filmmaker Pratibha Parmar in Sonoma
2023 Sonoma Film Fest, opening sequence
Six Sonoma Valley cultural nonprofits receive impact grants
Sonoma Valley Catalyst Fund recognizes 2022 Star Volunteers
Flipping the script, Larson reborn, file and run, and more
New leading roles for Sonoma Film Fest
Lights, Camera, Corkscrew: The Sonoma International Film Festival

Things to do in Sonoma County, May 26-June 4, 2023
Joanne Weir to film new PBS TV series in Sonoma County
Here are the top films to see at Sonoma International Film Festival 2023
Everything you need to know about the 2023 Academy Awards
Ben Kingsley to appear at Sonoma International Film Festival for ‘Jules’ world premiere
Sonoma County-filmed ‘Pretty Problems’ follows couple’s wild weekend in Wine Country
Sonoma has made headlines as a tourist destination and locals say inclusivity, history add to town’s charm
DaVero hosts summer wine luncheon seriesSonoma County Screenings: New movies and special events, July 1-7, 2022

Joanne Weir to film new PBS TV series in Sonoma County
Here are the top films to see at Sonoma International Film Festival 2023
Everything you need to know about the 2023 Academy Awards
Ben Kingsley to appear at Sonoma International Film Festival for ‘Jules’ world premiere
Sonoma County-filmed ‘Pretty Problems’ follows couple’s wild weekend in Wine Country
Sonoma has made headlines as a tourist destination and locals say inclusivity, history add to town’s charm
DaVero hosts summer wine luncheon seriesSonoma County Screenings: New movies and special events, July 1-7, 2022


Sunday movie nights all October long at Sonoma Mission Inn
Sonoma International Film Fest sends 2 scholars to new SSU film program on full scholarships
The Color Purple’ author Alice Walker coming to Sebastiani Theatre
Sonoma International Film Festival wraps up with parties, winners
How Sonoma International Film Festival’s new leadership prepares for opening night
Sonoma International Film Festival gets world premiere of ‘Jules’
Join the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce for new breakfast seriesSonoma International Film Festival honors Martin Yan, who will cookSIFF Summerfest continues this weekend
Students blossom in SVHS arts and media programSIFF Summerfest continues this weekendGinny Krieger named Sonoma International Film Festival executive director
Brazilian bandleader Sergio Mendes hits up Sonoma
A lot of ‘buzz’ about this film…
Sonoma International Film Festival returned with Summerfest
Student Filmmakers get their time to shine
Sonoma International Film Fest sends 2 scholars to new SSU film program on full scholarships
The Color Purple’ author Alice Walker coming to Sebastiani Theatre
Sonoma International Film Festival wraps up with parties, winners
How Sonoma International Film Festival’s new leadership prepares for opening night
Sonoma International Film Festival gets world premiere of ‘Jules’
Join the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce for new breakfast seriesSonoma International Film Festival honors Martin Yan, who will cookSIFF Summerfest continues this weekend
Students blossom in SVHS arts and media programSIFF Summerfest continues this weekendGinny Krieger named Sonoma International Film Festival executive director
Brazilian bandleader Sergio Mendes hits up Sonoma
A lot of ‘buzz’ about this film…
Sonoma International Film Festival returned with Summerfest
Student Filmmakers get their time to shine