Film Festivals

With the number of film festivals it is obvious that the Independent Film industry is on the rise. Sonoma County, located less than 30 miles north of San Francisco, provides a natural presence with a choice of different climates and locations for production. Boasting more than 200 of the world’s most award-winning wineries, 58 miles of scenic Pacific Ocean coastline, rolling mountains, redwood forests, and the majestic Russian River, Sonoma County is an ideal location for the independent filmmaker.

Sonoma County’s diverse landscape, coupled with our reputation for hospitality, allows the filmmaker to complete any and all aspects of their independent film. The Independent Film industry is growing fast in Sonoma County and we invite you to become a part of it.

If you are an independent film artist or an appreciator of independent filming and have any questions, feel free to contact the film office at: film@sonoma-county.org

Here are some additional resources related to Independent Films:

• Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival
  Film Festival: March 30 - April 1, 2012
  
  
• Sonoma International Film Festival
  The 15 Annual April 10-14, 2013
  Over 100 films over 5 days
  Features, World and US Premieres
  Documentaries, and Shorts Programs
  
  
• Healdsburg International Short Film Festival
  2012 is the year world cinema is coming to Healdsburg! Short films from around the globe will be part of the international short film festival that will take place on September 21-23.  The festival is making Healdsburg its new home,  after having completely outgrown Bodega Bay in 2011.
  
  
• The Santa Rosa International Film Festival
  25^th Wine Country Film Festival, September 12-23, 2012
  Weeklong celebration of cinema featuring more than 100 films from around world shown at the Summerfield, 3rd Street Cinemas, The Roxy, and the Deerfield Rancy Winery.
  For more information visit: www.sriff.org or call the office 707-935-3456.
  
  
• The Petaluma International Film Festival (PIFF)
  set for October 19-20-21, 2012 at the Boulevard Cinemas in Petaluma, for a variety of international films from around the world.  The success of our inaugural festival was so encouraging that the organization would like to thank the businesses, organizations and people of Petaluma for your support.  PIFF will continue to bring the world to Petaluma via film, and serve the community and its surrounding areas, by promoting the city and its historic background to the world travelers.