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San Luis Obispo International Film Festival

April 23-28, 2026

Celebrating its 32nd edition in 2026, the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival is a six-day annual event. It showcases creative, diverse, and impactful works from around the world in a wide variety of venues, from the city’s classic art deco Fremont Theater to the SLO Film Center at the Palm Theatre. SLOIFF is an Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Qualifying Festival in the category of “Best Documentary Short”.

San Luis Obispo is ideally situated halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. With its laid-back vibe and serene natural beauty, it is a picture-perfect setting for this highly regarded Central Coast film celebration. Filmmakers rave about the warmth and engagement that is so much a part of the SLO Int’l Film Festival experience, as do the industry pros and film critics who are fast discovering the fest’s thoughtful audiences and unique programming sensibility.

Full Festival Lineup Announcement: March 20, 2026

For more information, contact info@slofilmfest.org

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