Sonoma_International_Film_Festival Knowpia

Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit arts organization, founded in 1997, headquartered in Sonoma, California.^[1]^[2]

Mission Statement edit

The Sonoma International Film Festival provides a welcoming, entertaining, and inspiring cinematic experience that supports and promotes independent films, and celebrates the cultural diversity in the Sonoma Valley through the art of film. The Sonoma International Film Festival is a non-profit 501 (c)(3). Tax ID 68-0428999.

About SIFF edit

Named “One of the 25 Coolest Festivals by MovieMaker Magazine^[3] and one of “America’s Top Ten Destination Film Festivals” by USA Today.^[4]

History edit

Founded in 1997 by friends Carolyn Stolman and Jerry Seltzer, the Sonoma International Film Festival was created to promote Sonoma, California, and its sister cities, as a destination festival to showcase the cinematic arts.

Early festivals focused on the breadth of Bay Area filmmakers with work from industry veterans such as Francis Ford Coppola, John Lasseter, and Danny Glover showcased.

References edit

^ Dlugosz, Jessica (2022-03-09). "The Sonoma International Film Festival — 25 Years In The Making". Marin Magazine. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
^ "Sonoma gears up for 17th film festival". Sonoma Index-Tribune. 2014-03-15. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
^ "The 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World, 2018 - Page 22 of 26 - MovieMaker Magazine". www.moviemaker.com. 9 July 2018.
^ "Best Film Festival (2019) - USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards". 10Best. 22 March 2019.