We’re the Sioux City International Film Festival
the 2026 festival wILL BE HELD:
OCTOBER 1—OCTOBER 4, 2026
RE/MAX City Centre
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2026 Festival Schedule Overview
A more detailed schedule can be found on our 2026 Schedule page. More information about the films is available on our 2026 Films page.
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LINDBLADE: Cutting Edge Documentary | Feature Film Screening | 7:00pm
This event is held at the Orpheum Theater. The screening is followed by live Q&A with filmmaker, Ray Cole.
This event is offered free of charge thanks to sponsor, Security National Bank
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1:00 PM | Horror/Thriller | RE/MAX City Centre
3:00 PM | Documentary | RE/MAX City Centre
7:00 PM | Drama 1 | RE/MAX City Centre
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10:00 AM | Midwest | RE/MAX City Centre
12:00PM | Workshop with Ava and Isabella Acres | RE/MAX City Centre
1:00PM | Comedy | RE/MAX City Centre
3:00PM | Drama 2 | RE/MAX City Centre
5:15PM | Filmmakers Roundtable | RE/MAX City Centre
7:00PM | An Evening with Aimee Garcia | RE/MAX City Centre
8:30PM | Awards } RE/MAX City Centre
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12:00PM | Horror/Thriller/Sci-fi/Fantasy Encore | RE/MAX City Centre
2:00PM | Awards Films Screening | RE/MAX City Centre
3:00PM | Documentary Encore | RE/MAX City Centre
Sioux City International Film Festival Partners
2025 Festival Winners
BEST OF THE FEST: The man who could not remain silent | Director Nebojša Slijepčević
BEST DRAMA: Courage | Director Eric Michael Hernandez
BEST COMEDY: Aimee Comes First | Director Aimee Garcia
BEST HORROR/THRILLER/SCI-FI/FANTASY: Don’t Watch This | Director by Danny Pineros
BEST DOCUMENTARY: Zastava Brothers | Director Pep Stojanovic
BEST MUSIC: Beast of the Northwoods | Director Harrison Reeder
BEST ADAPTATION: Edge of Space | Director Jean de Meuron
BEST MIDWEST HIGH SCHOOL: A Touch of Jazz | Director Mason Schnurstein
AUDIENCE CHOICE JURIED: Courage | Director Eric Michael Hernandez
