Santa Fe International Film Festival (SFiFF) is an Academy Award®-qualifying festival in the categories of Documentary Short, Narrative Short, and Animated Short. During its history, Santa Fe International Film Festival (SFiFF) has presented an array of films ranging from major Academy Award® winners to top international films to undiscovered indie gems—to more than 145,700 attendees. Founded in 2009, SFiFF is now one of the top annual events and the largest event of its kind in New Mexico, with more than 300 hours of programming each season. SFiFF is the premiere forum for international and independent cinema in the area. Focusing on artistic excellence, SFiFF serves as a creative center for film year-round, and as a presentation of the year's top films each October. SFiFF provides professional opportunities for artists, and unmatched audience participation in the world’s greatest little film city. (Photograph: 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient - Edward James Olmos) Save the date for the 18th Annual Santa Fe International Film Festival: October 14th-19th, 2026.
Downtown Santa Fe and Railyard District, Santa Fe
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