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San Luis Obispo International Film Festival

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On April 25-29, 2024 in San Luis Obispo, the SLO Film Festival showcased over 100 independent films, hosted exciting red carpet events and invited filmmakers and industry professionals to the area for panel discussions and workshops that brought the community together to celebrate the arts by providing a destination for our audiences to be exposed to important topics and conversations around the world.

The SLO Film Festival is one of the pillar arts organizations in the community that provides a year-round destination for international independent cinema promoting diversity, understanding, education, and inclusion through engaging storytelling.

Check Back for Spring 2026 Film Festival Information!

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2025 SLO Film Festival Winners

Juried Awards

Best Documentary Feature – MIDDLETOWN
Best Narrative Feature – AONTAS
Best Documentary Short – TIGER
Best Narrative Short– RAGAMUFFIN
Best Music Video – BOOKED A ROOM

Honorable Mention – SEW TORN
Honorable Mention – THE LONG VALLEY

Central Coast Filmmaker Showcase

Best Feature Film – HIDDEN CREEK
Best Documentary Short – WONDERS OF THE WOLF
Best Narrative Short – SON-MAT

Audience Award Winners

Best of Fest – THE BALTIMORONS
Best Narrative Feature – PAPER FLOWERS
Best Narrative Short – ZARI
Best Documentary Feature – BOB MACKIE: NAKED ILLUSION
Best Documentary Short – MOTORCYCLE MARY
Best Music Video – BOOKED A ROOM
Best Central Coast Film – UNEARTH
Best Central Coast Documentary Short – THE MONDAY CLUB
Best Central Coast Narrative Short – TOLEDO

Filmmakers of Tomorrow

Best Narrative Film – PULPITUM
Best Documentary Film – LOCAL MUSIC
Best Local Film – BLOODRED SODA
Best International Film – DARK BLUE

Learn More about the 2025 Winners

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