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Sonoma Film Festival Celebrates Record Attendance, Awards Top Films

3/29/2026

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The 29th Sonoma International Film Festival concluded on March 29, 2026, after screening 104 films from 37 countries.
The Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature went to Spain's Maspalomas for its authentic portrayal of an elder man's COVID-era crisis.
Steven Soderbergh (film director) saw his film The Christophers win the Stolman Audience Award for Best Film.
SIFF's record attendance underscores community enthusiasm for international cinema in Sonoma, California.

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Story summary

The 29th Sonoma International Film Festival concluded on March 29, 2026, after screening 104 films from 37 countries.
The Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature went to Spain's Maspalomas for its authentic portrayal of an elder man's COVID-era crisis.
Steven Soderbergh (film director) saw his film The Christophers win the Stolman Audience Award for Best Film.
SIFF's record attendance underscores community enthusiasm for international cinema in Sonoma, California.