Meg Ray, of patisserie Miette, embarks on a journey to help save a magical café on the remote Swedish island of Rödlöga. Irresistibly delicious.
In this real-life fairy tale, Meg Ray, owner of the beloved Bay Area patisserie Miette, embarks on a five-year odyssey to help save a magical café on the remote Swedish island of Rödlöga. An irresistibly delicious story of community, self-discovery, renewal, and the power of baked goods. World Premiere.
A ‘50s newlywed (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and her brother-in-law (Jacob Elordi) embark on parallel journeys of love and self-discovery.
In the 1950s, newlywed Muriel (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and her brother-in-law Julius (Jacob Elordi) embark on parallel journeys of romance, risk, and self-discovery. This intoxicating period drama explores love, secrets, and the consequences of chasing freedom and desire.
Wedding plans unravel in spectacular chaos when a group of friends fakes marriages for convenience—until their families crash the party!
The guest list has changed, but the drama remains! This fresh, modern reimagining of Ang Lee’s 1993 classic follows a group of friends who need to get married for convenience—until family arrives, and the plan spirals into extravagant, chaotic mayhem. Starring Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Joan Chen and Youn Yuh-jung.
Celebrate legendary chef Marcella Hazan with an intimate, one-night-only four-course wine dinner hosted by culinary expert Joanne Weir. Savor exquisite Italian flavors from award-winning chefs Domenica Catelli, Tracey Shepos-Cenami, and Gia Passalacqua, perfectly paired with exceptional wines.
Celebrate legendary chef Marcella Hazan with an intimate, one-night-only four-course wine dinner hosted by culinary expert Joanne Weir. Savor exquisite Italian flavors from award-winning chefs Domenica Catelli, Tracey Shepos-Cenami, and Gia Passalacqua, perfectly paired with exceptional wines.
Special guests Giuliano Hazan, Rancho Gordo’s Steve Sando, and director of the documentary Marcella, Peter Miller will share personal stories.
The Sonoma County String Quartet will perform Marcella´s favorite music from Verdi and Vivaldi, making this a delectable tribute to a culinary icon.
A wealthy eccentric reunites his favorite folk duo for a dream concert—if they don’t kill each other first.
Eccentric lottery winner Charles reunites his favorite folk duo for a private island gig, but old tensions threaten his dream concert. With sharp wit and stellar chemistry, this charming British comedy stars Carey Mulligan, Sian Clifford, Tom Basden, and Tim Key.
A young writer’s love story shakes generations of women in her family, igniting self-discovery. Winner, Golden Bear, Berlinale.
In this installment of Dag Johan Haugerud´s trilogy "Love-Sex-Dreams," a young woman explores her first love through writing, causing her mother and grandmother to examine their views on love, sexuality, and self-discovery as they grapple with the literary potential of the work. Winner, Golden Bear, Berlin Film Festival. North American Premiere.
Two married men confront their hidden desires in this sensual and thought-provoking installment of the Love, Sex Dreams Trilogy.
In this installment of Dag Johan Haugerud’s sexually exploratory trilogy, Marianne becomes intrigued by a more fluid exploration of casual intimacy after a conversation with Tor. So begins both of their journeys to explore sexual freedom in this steamy and touching film.
Kevin Macdonald’s intimate doc explores John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s activism and music.
Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous early ‘70s, Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald’s intimate portrait of John Lennon and Yoko Ono offers an inside view of their activism and musical collaboration, including exhilarating footage of Lennon’s only full-length post-Beatles performances.
Steve Coogan saves a penguin—and maybe himself—in this heartwarming, true-story dramedy.
In this heartwarming dramedy, Oscar-nominee Steve Coogan plays an Englishman whose personal and political awakening in Argentina is sparked by saving a penguin. Based on true events, "The Penguin Lessons" explores the responsibility of saving lives with wit and charm.
Two married men redefine masculinity and sexuality in this tender, thought-provoking drama in the Love Dreams Sex Trilogy.
In this chapter of the “Love-Sex-Dreams” trilogy, two men in conventional marriages find themselves in situations that challenge their perspectives on sexuality and gender norms in this touching, gentle, and eye-opening film.
Gael García Bernal stars in a gripping sci-fi drama where love, loss, and technology collide in the afterlife.
This sci-fi drama starring Gael García Bernal, Bérénice Bejo, and Renate Reinsve explores love, loss, and technology’s grip on the afterlife. When Sal revives his late partner through a stranger's body, his life spirals out of control in this haunting tale of memory, grief, and connection.
A Shabbat dinner turns murderously hilarious in this chaotic, award-winning screwball comedy.
This riotous screwball comedy turns a traditional Shabbat dinner into chaos when an accidental death—or murder?—upends the evening. With laughs, discomfort, and wild twists, a stellar cast delivers a must-see hit—Tribeca’s Audience Award winner!
A young woman’s search for her father leads to an unexpected and heartwarming friendship.
In this tender true story, a young woman’s online search for her father leads to an unexpected friendship. Starring Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo, this SXSW Jury and Audience Award winner delivers heart and depth in equal measure.
A lonely café owner and a wandering young woman forge a soulful connection over coffee.
A quiet café, a lonely owner, and a wandering young woman—what begins as a simple act of kindness turns into an intimate, revealing friendship. A beautifully nuanced, soul-warming story best paired with a strong cup of coffee. World Premiere.
A shepherding boy in North Macedonia grooves to techno in a small-town dramedy reminiscent of "Footloose."
A North Macedonian shepherding boy´s love of techno music sets him on a path of small-town love and rebellion in this modern-day "Footloose." A wonderfully touching and humor-filled debut from director Georgi M. Unkovski. Audience Award Winner, Sundance Film Festival.
Naomi Watts and Bill Murray star in a heartwarming comedy of grief, art, and a Great Dane dog.
Filled with heart, humor, and a Great Dane, this adaptation from the best-selling novel follows Iris after she is bequeathed her friend’s dog and must face her feelings around her lost friend, her past, and her own creative practice. Starring Naomi Watts and Bill Murray.
An 18th-century girls’ music school erupts in rebellious song when a mute maid finds a pianoforte
In this bold, energetic musical with a pop sensibility, a mute maid’s discovery of a pianoforte shakes up a crumbling 18th-century girls’ music school for orphans. Set to remixed Vivaldi, "Gloria" is a rebellious, foot-tapping romp reimagining history. Winner, Italian Golden Globes.
A Japanese chef chases Michelin stardom in Paris, where grit, heart, and a little magic might not be enough.
For chef Natsuki Obana, it’s three Michelin stars or bust. But in the cutthroat world of Parisian fine dining, talent isn’t enough—he’ll need grit, heart, and a little culinary magic to make his dream a reality. A mouthwatering must-see.
A lovestruck teen turns a summer theater project into an ambitious, hilarious disaster.
Fourteen-year-old Griffin’s summer plans? Stage a wildly ambitious play—with his less-than-enthusiastic cast. Enter Brad, the aloof handyman. Smitten and seeking a muse, Griffin’s unforgettable summer unfolds in this sharp, hilarious coming-of-age tale.
Nicole Kidman leads a thrilling mystery in tulip-filled Holland, where perfection hides dark secrets.
In this unpredictable thriller, Nicole Kidman’s Nancy Vandergroot has the perfect life—until she doesn’t. Suspicions unravel into a twisted mystery in tulip-filled Holland, Michigan, where nothing is as it seems. With Matthew Macfadyen, Jude Hill, and Gael García Bernal.
A young cheesemaker battles for Comté supremacy to save his family’s farm in this delicious coming of age dramedy.
A young cheesemaker in the French Alps enters the ultimate competition to create the world’s best Comté cheese to save the family farm—because for Totone, winning means everything. A deliciously charming ode to family, young love, and, of course, cheese.
A flight attendant must save her family’s dessert shop in this sweet and triumphant story.
In "Little Red Sweet," flight attendant May dreams of independence, but when her mother falls ill, she must step in to save the family’s dessert shop. A sweetly triumphant tale of love, family bonds, and tradition.
A grumpy Finnish farmer finds unexpected love in this charming road-trip comedy.
In this audience award winner, an aging farmer unexpectedly finds joy and love with a free-spirited artist. Set in a serene Finnish summer, this charming road-movie comedy blends humor and heartfelt insights on aging and new beginnings.
A broke ice cream truck driver becomes a game show legend in this stranger-than-fiction tale.
The stranger-than-fiction story of Michael Larson (Paul Walter Hauser), an unemployed ice cream truck driver who defies the odds to break a 1980s game show record. With a star-studded cast, it explores how one man became a folk hero.
Julie Delpy’s sharp satire skewers cultural misunderstandings when a village hosts unexpected refugees.
Julie Delpy directs and stars in this razor-sharp satire about a well-meaning French village excited to welcome Ukrainian refugees—until they discover they’re hosting a family from somewhere else. Hilarity ensues as cultural expectations collide in this timely, bitingly funny film.
Berenice Bejo starts as a Guatemalan activist who must choose between political duty and protecting her son in this intense thriller.
This gripping, politically-charged thriller tells the story of Maria (Bérénice Béjo), a Guatemalan activist in exile, torn between her noble cause and maternal love for her son, Marco. As political pressure mounts to complete her mission, Maria must protect her child while confronting past choices and dangerous secrets.
A scandalized socialite turns her home into Lima’s hottest restaurant in this mouthwatering drama.
Scandal forces socialite Norma to revive her long-abandoned dream of opening an upscale restaurant in her house in 1960s Lima. A seductive, flavorsome tale of reinvention, resilience, and the art of a perfect meal.
A 70-year-old Iranian widow’s taxi ride takes an unexpected turn toward romance and rebellion. Banned in Iran.
In this delectable story of love, a 70-year-old widow in Tehran steps out of her routine and into an unexpected romance with a taxi driver. This tender, rebellious tale explores love, freedom, and self-expression within Iran’s repressive regime, earning accolades at the Berlin Film Festival.
Gregg Araki’s cult classic returns —young love, alien abductions, and devastating truths collide. 20th Anniversary Screening.
It is the 20th anniversary of Gregg Araki´s haunting cult classic film. Two young men—one a hustler, the other obsessed with alien abductions—unlock a devastating, life-altering truth.
A harrowing big screen WWII drama follows a Jewish leader’s fight to save refugees from Nazi hands.
This powerful film reveals a little-known chapter of history: the deportation of eight Austrian-Jewish refugees from Finland by the Gestapo during WWII. Abraham Stiller, a pillar of Helsinki's Jewish community, fights to save them in this resonant, moving drama.
A couple turns their breakup into a party in this hilariously unconventional anti-rom-com.
Breaking up is hard to do—but why not make it a party? In this delightfully unconventional anti-rom-com, a couple throws a celebration for their separation before they break up, leaving friends and family bewildered, amused, and maybe even inspired.
A Spanish divorcée’s life is upended when she shelters a Senegalese immigrant in her shed.
In southern Spain, wealthy divorcée Carmina’s life is shaken when a Senegalese immigrant seeks refuge in her shed. This directorial debut blends humor, vulnerability, and harsh realities in this poignant tale of unlikely connections and self-discovery.
A seamstress stumbles into a drug deal and sews up her own fate in this stylish neo-noir.
In this stylish and fun neo-noir, seamstress Barbara stumbles upon a botched drug deal and faces three wild options: commit the perfect crime, call the cops, or drive away. With a darkly comic twist, she puts her sewing skills to surprisingly inventive—and unpredictable—use.
The restoration of Tsui Hark’s masterpiece revives a wartime love story of fate and devotion.
The 40th Anniversary 4K Restoration of Tsui Hark´s masterpiece is a timeless love story set in war-torn Shanghai, where a soldier and a woman make a vow under a bridge. A decade later, their fates intertwine with a showgirl and a dreamy ingénue, all dancing to a past promise.
Glenn Close brings Tove Jansson’s "The Summer Book" to life in a tender film about family, loss, and adventure.
Glenn Close, Anders Danielsen Lie, and Emily Matthews star in "The Summer Book," a beautifully shot adaptation of Tove Jansson’s novel. Set on a Finnish island, it explores family bonds, loss, and life's simple, unforgettable adventures.
Nicolas Cage stars in a psychological thriller where a beachside feud spirals into madness.
When a man returns to his beachside hometown in Australia, he is humiliated by a local gang of surfers. He decides to remain at the beach, and as the conflict escalates, the stakes spin wildly out of control in this unhinged psychological thriller. Starring Nicolas Cage.
In 1940s Italy, a rebellious woman dares to dream beyond tradition in this Italian box-office hit, packed with heart, humor, and music.
Packed with charm, wit, music, and unforgettable characters, this impressive debut by actress Paola Cortellesi takes place in 1940s post-war Italy, where Delia breaks from traditional family values and aspires for a different future after receiving a letter. A smash hit at the Italian box office.
A heartwarming tale of truffles, tradition, and family, as a young woman must unearth a prize-winning truffle to save her grandfather’s home.
Equal parts sweet and savory, this portrait of rural life follows a young woman who travels to Italy to take care of her aging grandfather, an expert truffle forager. It is then up to her to search for a prize-winning truffle to save his home.
The last human in space gets a mysterious call, launching him on an emotional, high-stakes journey across the cosmos.
In a vast, empty universe, Ukrainian space trucker Andriy Melnyk is the last soul left after Earth’s destruction. But when he gets a mysterious call from Catherine, his quest for connection rockets him into a thrilling, emotional journey beyond the stars!
Cinderella meets body horror in this wickedly twisted fairy tale, where one stepsister stops at nothing—tapeworms and all—to win the Prince.
In this deliciously twisted, blood-soaked take on Cinderella, one stepsister will go to horrific lengths—tapeworms, decomposing bodies, and brutal surgeries—to steal the Prince’s attention.
Journalists in 1960s Czechoslovakia navigate the tightrope between truth and propaganda in this gripping, award-winning historical drama. Academy Award Shortlist Finalist.
The highest-grossing Czech film of 2024 revolves around the Editorial Office of International Life of the Czechoslovak Radio in the late 60s, where journalists are caught between peddling propaganda and the truth in this timely portrait of principled journalists. Official Academy Award Submission, Best International Feature.
Dacre Montgomery (Stranger Things) and Vicky Krieps star in this chilling ghost story unfolding in New Zealand’s South Island.
A deeply haunting ghost story set in New Zealand’s breathtaking South Island, where an estranged man meets his mother’s widow and the legacy of loss and dark family secrets refuses to stay buried. Starring Dacre Montgomery (Stranger Things) and Vicky Krieps (The Dead Don’t Hurt).
A cancer battling teen embarks on a food-fueled adventure inspired by Anthony Bourdain.
17-year-old Ali Allouche, who is battling cancer, binges on food shows during his chemo treatments. Inspired by Anthony Bourdain’s "Parts Unknown," Ali plots a cross-country adventure to visit innovative chefs and immerse himself in America’s rich food culture. World Premiere.
Three pioneering astronauts in a race to the Moon pin their hopes on an untried spacecraft riddled with problems.
At the height of the space race, three U.S. astronauts are tapped as the first Apollo crew. With dazzling archival footage and exceptional access, this riveting documentary explores the tragic events that followed, shaking NASA to the core.
Zookeepers risk everything to save animals from war-torn Ukraine in this harrowing documentary.
In this harrowing and heartrending documentary, a courageous group of zookeepers and animal lovers risk everything to save the animals in a Ukrainian wildlife park from invading Russian troops before it is too late.
The dangerous world of fisheries observers is exposed in this gripping true-crime documentary.
This gripping, true crime documentary set on the high seas exposes the largely unseen and fascinating world of fisheries observers, whose warnings about illegal fishing practices have resulted in fatal consequences for those sounding the alarm.
A filmmaker explores the deep connection between healing and nature with an eclectic group of seekers.
In this beautifully photographed, thought-provoking cinematic journey, Sonoma County-based filmmaker Alexandra Lexton engages with an eclectic cast of people who, in profound ways, are seeking to heal themselves and the planet by reconnecting with the natural world.
Leonard Peltier’s nearly 50-year imprisonment story is uncovered in this powerful documentary.
Just hours before leaving office, President Biden commuted the sentence of American Indian Movement leader Leonard Peltier, freeing him from prison after nearly 50 years. This timely and powerful documentary tells Peltier’s story and examines his contentious conviction.
A Swedish director takes his retired father on a life-rekindling road trip to the South of France in this Academy Award Oscar Submission.
Shortlisted for the Oscar for Best International Feature, this delightful documentary follows Swedish director Filip Hammar’s quest to help his retired father rekindle his spark for life by plotting an unforgettable road trip to the South of France.
The woman who revolutionized Italian cooking gets the tribute she deserves in this delicious doc.
Marcella Hazan is the secret ingredient that made Italian cuisine irresistible. Through her cookbooks, teaching, and passion for tradition, she stirred up a culinary revolution, turning simple ingredients into masterpieces. This mouthwatering journey is Marcella's unforgettable story, served up with flavor and flair.
A scorned wife hires a "mistress dispeller" to save her marriage in this gripping Chinese doc.
In this intriguing, intimate documentary, a Chinese couple’s marriage is rocked by infidelity. The plot thickens when the distraught wife calls in a mysterious “mistress dispeller,” whose job it is to save the marriage.
A quirky doc explores the world of cheese, aging, and the people obsessed with both.
In this delightfully quirky and inquisitive documentary, a cast of cheesemakers, cheesemongers and other colorful characters, full of wit and wisdom, offer insights into the world’s most magical moldy delicacy—and the aging process itself.
A skydiving cinematographer takes us behind the lens—and the dangers—of his extreme career.
In this thrilling and emotional documentary, Joe Jennings, a pioneer of skydiving cinematography, takes us behind the scenes of some of his most spectacular jumps, while also exploring the darker side of his awesome adventures.
A gripping ‘70s political thriller unravels the story of a failed presidential assassination.
A thoroughly original, highly cinematic documentary with the feel of a ‘70s political thriller that examines Sara Jane Moore’s attempted assassination of President Gerald Ford in 1975 from Moore’s own unique perspective.
A two-star Michelin chef returns to Japan to revolutionize a historic restaurant—but when crisis strikes, his journey takes an unexpected turn.
Maverick chef Yoshinori Ishii, an internationally renowned two-star Michelin chef, returns to Japan to transform a historic restaurant in Tokyo into an innovative auberge. But when a personal crisis arises, Ishii’s journey takes an unexpected turn.
When their farm begins to die, a couple lets nature take over—sparking a stunning, real-life rewilding revolution.
After centuries of intensive farming, Charlie Burrell and Isabella Tree’s 3,500-acre English estate is dying. When the couple decides to let the land go wild, the plan meets with resistance, but the results are transformative and inspiring.
Amos relives heartfelt conversations with his late friend, Vogel, through fragmented memories.
Jumping through his memories, Amos relives the conversations he had with his passed friend, Vogel. Inside the reunions he’ll see the spark within their relationship.
A trans teen’s world is shaken when he stumbles upon a missing poster of his pre-transition self.
Arlo, a trans teenager who’s been living on his own for two years, comes face to face with a missing poster of himself that uses his deadname and a school picture taken years before he transitioned.
A queer date spirals into a feast of self-discovery and untamed cravings.
Alyssa and Alex are going on a "cutie queer date for cuties". Food has no moral value! But as they begin to relax the brutal control they exert over their urges, romantic appetites are derailed by deeper cravings.
A woman returns to her Mexican hometown, seeking a past that may no longer exist.
Olivia, a young woman living abroad, returns to her hometown in Mexico in the hope of reconnecting with her past.
A therapist’s attempt to decode a painter’s inner demons leads her to question her own identity.
An experienced therapist manages to visualize the inner demons of a painter; however, she finds herself caught between empathy and envy, leading her to question her own identity in the process.
A teenage girl’s identity is tested at a skatepark as she balances rebellion and family.
On an afternoon at the skatepark, 17-year-old Cass must decide between who she is and who she wants to be, as she struggles to fit in with her edgy friends and her relationship with her younger sister Ruby.
A little girl’s game turns eerie when she meets playful corn husk mummies in a forbidden field.
Dolores is a 7 year old girl who enters a forbidden corn field while playing, there, she encounters two corn husk mummies that want to play with her and a clay armadillo who's trying to catch her attention.
In a world of eerie uniformity, one woman’s fate shifts after receiving an orange.
In a large manor house identical figures eat the same, move the same, look the same. But everything will change for one woman when she gets given an orange by an unknown figure.
One night in Tijuana, Laura waits for destiny to arrive—whatever that means.
Throughout a night out in downtown Tijuana, Laura waits for her destiny to arrive.
A filmmaker turns Super 8 footage into a personal reckoning with Parkinson’s disease.
A filmmaker uses Super 8 film to come to terms with his diagnosis of Young Onset Parkinson's Disease.
The woman behind "Because You’re Worth It" gets her long-overdue spotlight in this inspiring portrait.
An intimate portrait from Oscar-winner Ben Proudfoot of the woman who penned the iconic L'Oreal slogan "Because You're Worth It" — and launched an advertising revolution.
A meditative groundskeeper finds tranquility among the idyllic Virginian countryside by tending to a bucolic inn, until his past catches up to him.
A struggling man’s attempt to get his life together is repeatedly sabotaged by his chaotic past.
Out of money and out of luck, Danny is determined to turn his life around, but the interventions of his anarchic mum and the reappearance of figures from his past threaten to derail him at every turn.
A Prague local scrambles to save his beloved beer stand—and impress his crush—before it's too late.
In a wild Prague district, Hurikán rushes out to save his favourite beer stand from closure by fetching a new keg to impress the bartender he has a crush on.
Painter Ann Craven unveils her luminous moonlit portraits and artistic process in this intimate doc.
Known for her lushly colored, evocative portaits of the moon, painter Ann Craven takes us inside her unique artistic process.
A Regency-era proposal goes hilariously awry when Miss Estrogenia gets her period mid-proposal.
England, 1813. Miss Estrogenia gets her period during a long-awaited marriage proposal. Mr. Dickley mistakes the blood for an injury, and it becomes clear that his expensive education has missed a spot.
A yogurt shop worker’s seemingly mundane shift turns into an unforgettable day.
The film follows 22 year-old Alice, who works at a frozen yogurt shop, and has what turns out to be an unforgettable day.
A man’s world unravels after discovering the truth about his parentage.
The film follows the journey that Tyler St. Pierre went on after the death of his father when he suddenly learned his true parentage.
A nurse fights to prove her innocence after a tragic medical mix-up in this tense thriller.
Belén, a young nurse, wakes up after being attacked. She is accused of ending the life of a child after giving him medicine. But she claims she injected the right medication and that she can prove it.
The Duplass family brings humor and heart to a holiday short exploring mental health and family ties.
It’s been a bit of a year for 16 year-old Claire and her father Ben. But Christmas is here and their silly holiday traditions are staring them dead in the face. This short film by the Duplass family is as much an examination of mental health as it as an attempt to explore the emotional minefield of ever-shifting family dynamics.
In one day, the delicate balance of the world is shattered.
It took 7 days to create the world, it only took one to disrupt its balance.
Suburban Californians try to live in harmony with a flamboyant invasion of wild peacocks.
The residents of a suburban neighborhood near Los Angeles attempt to cohabitate with wild peacocks.
A terminally ill woman’s fight for a dignified death reveals the system’s painful flaws.
When terminally ill Joanna makes the difficult decision to pursue end-of-life options through the Death with Dignity Act, the systems set up to make her death peaceful and dignified yield the opposite.
A pop star faces a PR disaster when a journalist accuses them of queerbaiting.
When a disgruntled music journalist accuses a global pop star of queerbaiting, the singer’s devoted fans seek retribution.
Claire just turned 40 years old, got dumped, and moved home to take care of her dying dad. She decides it’s time for her to go on a date.
A man’s mundane day takes a bizarre turn thanks to his unexpected visitor—and his cat, Sandwich.
David lives alone with his kitty, Sandwich Cat.It seemed like an ordinary day, but an unexpected visit will lead him to a crucial reflection to humanity.
A soccer team’s post-game psychic reading reveals more than they bargained for.
High School soccer players Cammie, Em, and Kara have a tradition of visiting a new psychic after every Saturday match. Cammie soon finds herself in over her head the psychic unveils a secret in front of her two best friends.
Women, witches, and resistance collide in this haunting tale of gender violence and strength.
Seedlings climbing around fingertips, birds morphing into humans. But the tender touches slowly fade as the shadows grow and the women start to disappear. A story about women, witches, gender violence, about women’s strength and resistance.
A recovering people pleaser struggles to escape a toxic friendship’s lingering grip.
After ending a toxic friendship, a people pleaser finds herself falling into old patterns with her former best friend's family.
A lonely American woman in Mexico City finds adventure in an unlikely group of young tourists.
A middle-aged American woman finds herself alone in Mexico City. When she encounters a group of young American tourists, she jumps at the opportunity for a little adventure.
A trans woman’s three dates with straight men reveal masculinity’s fragile facade.
A trans woman goes on three consecutive dates with straight men. As the men grapple with their fragile masculinity, their sexual identities unravel in frantic monologues ironically delivered to the object of their desires.
The inspiring documentary of Japanese chef Yoshinori Ishii of restaurant Umu (the first Japanese restaurant in Europe to win two Michelin stars), whose dedication and compassion revolutionized the art of fishing in the United Kingdom.
In a bold, hilarious twist on the Nativity story, Mary and her gay bestie Joseph must convince the world that God is behind her pregnancy—or risk a deadly fate.
In Ancient Nazareth in the year Zero, a pregnant teenage girl (Mary) and her gay best friend (Joseph) must hatch a plan to save their lives when they discover they might get stoned to death for their sexual "sins". Their plan? They'll convince everyone that GOD made Mary pregnant with the new Messiah.
Burned out and seeking purpose, a robotic vacuum ditches hospital duty for a quiet street, where two lonely rabbits might just change its life.
A robotic vacuum suffering from burnout quits its job at a hospital and sets out to find community and a greater purpose on a quiet street where two lonely rabbits are stuck in perpetual loops.
A Vietnamese tattoo artist turns scars into stunning works of art in this intimate portrait of healing and self-expression.
In Hanoi, Vietnam, Tran Ngoc specializes in the rare and challenging art of tattooing over scars.
A lyrical ode to L.A.'s Latino day laborers and their old pickup trucks—where dreams, struggle, and community take the front seat.
A visual journey through the interior landscapes of a Jornalero’s dreams, his waking reality in L.A., and what it looks like when a group of people relegated to serving others labors for their own elevation of body and spirit. An homage to the unique, idiosyncratic, and customized old pick-up trucks driven by Latino day laborers and the intimacy that is cultivated in and around them.
A young Guatemalan immigrant fights to stay afloat, undrowning in the weight of his past and present.
Ernesto chronicles his journey of "undrowning" as a young, Indigenous Guatemalan immigrant.
High above Pinnacles National Park, a wildlife photographer risks it all to capture the rare and majestic California condor.
Wildlife and conservation photographer Joshua Asel climbs the peaks of Pinnacles National Park to document the critically endangered California condor.
A wild ride through animated dreams, featuring a drunk pig, mummies at tea, and a dancing robot vacuum.
Dive into the filmmakers’ minds while we experience their artistic perspective in this collection of animated stories that will have you following a drunk pig through a city, a girl having tea with mummies as well as a dancing robot vacuum. 73
History meets humor in a time-hopping collection of short films tackling modern dilemmas.
From the months before Christ through the Regency era and into modern times, the protagonists of these films will take you by surprise with their comedic spin on solving contemporary problems. 72
A collection of shorts dives deep into love, identity, and the raw truths of the LGBTQ+ experience.
Follow stories of self-discovery, acceptance, love, and gender expression, led by eclectic characters that show the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community and the vulnerable situations that we get ourselves into. 86
A tattoo artist, peacock wranglers, and other colorful characters shine in this inspiring doc block.
From a ground-breaking tattoo artist in Vietnam to a Southern California community attempting to co-exist with a profusion of peacocks, this block of inspiring short documentaries brings you inside the lives of fascinating people and the passions that drive them. 90
SIFF´s Student Showcase includes shorts from student filmmakers
from Sonoma Valley High School´s lauded Media Arts Program.
CANCELLED - SIFF´s Student Showcase includes shorts from student filmmakers from Sonoma Valley High School´s lauded Media Arts Program that creates opportunities in the digital arts through filmmaking classes, animation, screenwriting, film theory, and storytelling
A powerful collection of films exploring loss, truth, and resilience—because the hardest moments shape who we are.
The hard moments we go through in life, like witnessing loss and discovering uncomfortable truths, is what makes us stronger. This collection of films explores humanity and what makes us who we are. 76
Brace yourself for bold storytelling from masterful filmmakers—these unsettling, mesmerizing films will push you to the edge of your seat.
Immerse yourself into a dynamic variety of films that may make you feel uneasy, but will allure you with great storytelling and craftsmanship from experienced and new filmmakers, both at their very best. 76
Michelin-starred Chef Yoshinori Ishii unveils the philosophy behind exquisite Japanese cuisine and culture.
“Discover Japan” with Chef Yoshinori Ishii, who has been awarded two Michelin stars for his innovative cuisine. Chef Ishii joins us for a special presentation of his philosophy of Japanese culinary art and culture. Includes screening of the short documentary "Tanagokoro," a portrait of the chef and his maverick culinary career.
Hollywood insiders spill secrets on breaking into the film industry—aspiring filmmakers, take notes!
Come hear film academy members give the ins-and-outs of the
film business. Get insider stories from industry veterans about the film world! The panel features some of the most
esteemed in the industry in marketing, distribution,
publicity and festivals. A must-attend panel for aspiring filmmakers and film lovers alike.
The hit podcast returns to Sonoma for a special episode taped live before a festival audience. Co-hosts John Cooper and Tabitha Jackson welcome legendary academy award nominated producer Christine Vachon (Past Lives, May December).
The hit podcast returns to Sonoma for a special episode taped live before a festival audience. Co-hosts John Cooper and Tabitha Jackson welcome legendary academy award nominated producer Christine Vachon (Past Lives, May December, Carol) who broke Hollywood barriers and changed American movies. This is an intimate opportunity to hear Christine as she dives deep into a film that blew her mind: the 1948 film THE BOY WITH THE GREEN HAIR.