Create Santa Fe International Film Festival Laurels

The Santa Fe International Film Festival (SFiFF), an Academy Award® Qualifying event, has been a cornerstone of cinematic excellence for 17 years, celebrating both emerging and established filmmakers in one of the world’s most artistic cities. Known for its superbly curated programming, the festival showcases a diverse range of films, including Narrative, Documentary, Animated, Indigenous, Experimental, and Student categories across both feature and short formats. SFiFF offers over $100,000 in cash and prizes, including prestigious Panavision and Light Iron packages, and connects filmmakers with industry professionals and distributors through its vibrant events, panels, and networking opportunities. Hosted in Santa Fe’s iconic venues, such as the Lensic Performing Arts Center and Jean Cocteau Cinema, SFiFF attracts prominent guests like Robert Redford, Shirley MacLaine, and Ethan Hawke. Recognized by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the “50 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee,” it sets a national standard for celebrating creativity, culture, and cinematic innovation.