San Diego International Film Festival

09/10/2026

Fresh off the lineup release. 🎬

Our CEO & Artistic Director Tonya Mantooth joined CBS 8 to share some of the films to watch and what’s ahead for our 25th Anniversary Festival.

See you October 13–18. ✨

09/09/2026

⭐️ FROM THE FESTIVAL CIRCUIT TO SAN DIEGO ⭐️
Seven acclaimed films. One incredible week of cinema.

Fresh from Venice, Toronto, Telluride, Tribeca, Sundance and Cannes, these standout films are joining the lineup for our 25th Anniversary San Diego International Film Festival.

🎬 WILD HORSE NINE — Dark Comedy / Drama
Starring Sam Rockwell, John Malkovich, Steve Buscemi & Parker Posey

🎬 A TALENT FOR MURDER — Crime / Drama / Thriller
Starring Helen Mirren, Alden Ehrenreich & Olivia Cooke

🎬 I PLAY ROCKY — Biography / Drama
The ultimate underdog story behind Rocky

🎬 TENDER LOVING CARE — Comedy / Drama
Starring Kate O’Flynn, Alice Bailey Johnson, Marion Bailey & Paul Jesson

🎬 THE LEADER — Biography / Drama / True Crime
Starring Tim Blake Nelson, Vera Farmiga & Jim Parsons

🎬 SEE YOU WHEN I SEE YOU — Comedy / Drama
Starring Cooper Raiff, David Duchovny, Kaitlyn Dever, Hope Davis & Lucy Boynton

🎬 YESTERDAY THE EYE DIDN’T SLEEP — Drama
From Cannes’ Un Certain Regard

Now it’s time to build your Festival schedule.
Find showtimes + reserve 👉 https://sdfilmfest.com/festival-schedule/?view=list

Explore screening dates + times and reserve your films on our 2026 Festival Schedule. Passholders: sign in to your Festival account to reserve your seats.

25th Anniversary San Diego International Film Festival
October 13–18, 2026

09/08/2026

🎬 The wait is over — your first look at the 2026 lineup is here!!

More than 90+ films. Stories from around the world. Six unforgettable days of discovering what’s next in cinema.

From highly anticipated studio premieres to bold independent films, compelling documentaries and shorts, this year’s lineup gives you plenty to discover — and even more reasons to start planning your Festival week.

✨ Explore the lineup and start building your must-see list.
https://sdfilmfest.com/festival-schedule/?view=list

📅 October 13–18
🎟️ Passes + individual tickets on sale

Which films are going on your list? 👀

09/07/2026

Some of the best Festival moments happen between the screenings. ✨

A conversation with someone new. A drink with friends. Running into a filmmaker whose work you just watched. And plenty of moments that simply make you smile.

For 25 years, the San Diego International Film Festival has been about more than what happens on screen — it’s about the people, connections and experiences that bring it all to life. 🎬🥂

October 13–18 | Celebrating 25 Years✨🎬

09/06/2026

Cheers to 25 years!✨

This October, we’re celebrating incredible films, inspiring connections and unforgettable Festival moments — with six days of cinema, community and celebration. 🎬✨

📅 October 13–18

Go all in with a VIP Pass or pick the films and experiences that are just right for you. There are plenty of ways to make Festival week your own.

Rally your film-loving friends and come celebrate 25 years with us. We’ll see you at the Fest! 🥂🍻

09/04/2026

08/27/2026

✨ One film. One party. One unforgettable Opening Night.

The red carpet, the premiere, the energy — and a celebration that keeps going long after the credits roll. 🎬🥂

Opening Night • October 14
This is how we kick off 25 years of cinema.

08/27/2026

✨ One film. One party. One unforgettable Opening Night.

The red carpet, the premiere, the energy — and a celebration that keeps going long after the credits roll. 🎬🥂

Opening Night • October 14
This is how we kick off 25 years of cinema.