The 17th Annual Santa Fe International Film Festival

Oct 15, 2025 - Oct 20, 2025

The 17th Annual Santa Fe International Film Festival

The 17th Annual Santa Fe International Film Festival (SFiFF) takes place October 15-20, 2025 for five days and nights of over 160 premiere film screenings, daily industry events, free educational panels, and special programming for both filmmakers and audiences. 

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.

Recent guests have included Oliver Stone, Godfrey Reggio, Catherine Hardwicke, Shirley MacLaine, Gena Rowlands, Robert Redford, Ethan Hawke, Wes Studi, Jay Roach, Ali MacGraw, John Sayles, Zahn McClarnon, and Sterlin Harjo.  SFiFF was recognized nationally by IndieWire Magazine as “a young Sundance” and was named one of MovieMaker Magazine’s “50 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” in 2024. 

The annual festival flows throughout downtown Santa Fe and its Railyard District day and night at 6 theaters screening independent and international films, plus receptions, panels, and discussions with movie makers.

Date: October 15-20, 2025

Location: throughout downtown Santa Fe

Cost: Prices Vary.

Tickets: To Purchase Tickets, please visit https://santafe.film/tickets-passes

Event Information

Location: throughout downtown Santa Fe

https://santafe.film/tickets-passes

Cost: Prices Vary.

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