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San Luis Obispo International Film Festival

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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.

Check back for more 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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