Sioux City International Film Festival

10/05/2026

What a great kick-off event for this year's festival! Thanks KWIT-KOJI: Siouxland Public Media for hosting What's the Frequency live from the Filmmakers Lounge!

Documentary that premieres at Sioux City Film Festival chronicles career of photographer/filmmaker George Lindblade.

10/04/2026

🎬 That's a wrap on the 2026 Sioux City International Film Festival!

To all the filmmakers, actors, artists, volunteers, sponsors, and film lovers who joined us this year: thank you for making this festival such a memorable celebration of amazing storytelling and the need for human connection.

Your passion, talent, and support are what make this event possible year after year.

Until next time, keep creating, keep telling stories, and keep supporting independent film.

Thank you for being part of SCIFF 2026. Keep an eye out for more photos from this year's event over the next few weeks and we'll see you in 2027! 🎥✨

10/04/2026

🎬 In case you missed the Friday afternoon screenings, the Documentary Selections screen again today at 3pm! 🍿

Join us for a powerful lineup of thought-provoking documentaries!

📅 Sunday, October 4th @ 3PM
📍 RE/MAX City Centre
💳 Ticket cost: $5

📽️ Featured Films:

Behind the Reins | Adam Zuehlke
Hoops of Heritage | Yinzhi Peter Pan, Kaylee Smith, Minja Zeljkovic
I Wanted To Hear Your Voice | James Pellerito
LINE OF FIRE | Cameron Kirkegaard
OH YEAH! | Nick Canfield
Songs of Black Folk | Haley Watson, Justin Emeka
Thank You For Listening | Gene Gallerano, Bob Ray
The Funeral Directors Of Flight 232 | Rob Davidson, Noah Williams, Danielle Knapp

Learn more about these films on our site:
🎞https://www.siouxcityfilmfest.org/2026-films

For tickets and info about this year's fest, visit our website!
🔗 www.siouxcityfilmfest.org

10/04/2026

👉 Missed the award-winning films at the Sioux City International Film Festival? Here's your chance to celebrate some of this year's juried selections!

📅 Sunday, October 4th @ 2PM
📍 RE/MAX City Centre
💳 Ticket cost: $5

🎬 Featured Films:
Best Comedy | In Jeff We Trust
Best Drama/Acting | EMERGENCY
Best Documentary | I Wanted To Hear Your Voice
Best Horror/Thriller | LOUD
Best of the Fest | Snow Bear

Learn more about these award-winning films on our site:
🎞 https://www.siouxcityfilmfest.org/2026-films

For tickets and information about this year's festival, visit:
🔗 https://www.siouxcityfilmfest.org/

10/04/2026

👉If you missed the Horror/Thriller/Sci-Fi/Fantasy Block at the Sioux City International Film Festival, now is your chance to catch it!

📅 Sunday, October 4th @ 12PM
📍 RE/MAX City Centre

🎬 Featured Films:
Couples Retreat | Ari Shapiro
Donor | Jennifer Saura
LOUD | Adam Azimov
Static | Zach LaBeaux
The Quinta’s Ghost | James A. Castillo
The Veil | Gabriel Motta
Witch's Lament | Yiding Wang
Золотая рыбка / Golden Fish | Svetlana Butkevich

From suspense to sci-fi, this lineup will keep you on the edge of your seat!
Learn more about these films on our site:
🎞https://www.siouxcityfilmfest.org/2026-films

For tickets and info about this year's fest, visit our website!
🔗 www.siouxcityfilmfest.org

10/04/2026

🏆 Juried Award Winners – SCIFF 2026
What an amazing year of creativity and talent and the Sioux City International Film Festival!

🎉Congratulations to our Juried and Craft Award Winners, recognized for their outstanding creative works:
Best Music: Ovary-Acting
Sponsored by Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Best Acting: Emergency
Actors: Huxley Fischer and Anaram Haddadzadeh
Best Midwest: Giving Back Breath
Best Documentary: I Wanted to Hear Your Voice
Best Horror/Thriller: Loud
Best Comedy: In Jeff We Trust
Best Drama: Emergency
Best of the Fest: Snow Bear

Thank you to our jurors and filmmakers for their time and talents!

🔗 Learn more at www.siouxcityfilmfest.org


Ovary-Acting
The Art of Aaron Blaise

10/04/2026

🏆 Audience Choice Awards– SCIFF 2026

🎬✨The Sioux City International Film Festival audience has spoken!!

🎉Congratulations to our Audience Choice Winners for winning over our attendees and gaining a few new fans!

🏆Audience Choice: Juried Winner - Giving Back Breath

👏Audience Choice: Block Awards
Documentary: Funeral Directors of Flight 232
Comedy: In Jeff We Trust
Horror/Thriller: The Quinta's Ghost
Drama 1: Emergency
Drama 2: Girl Dad
Midwest: Giving Back Breath

Thank you to our fabulous fans and filmmakers for making this a wonderful fest!

🔗 Learn more at www.siouxcityfilmfest.org

10/04/2026

🏆🎬 The Moment We've Been Waiting For! 🎬🏆

Join us tonight at 8:30 PM as the Sioux City International Film Festival honors the incredible talent showcased throughout this year's festival.

We'll announce winners in categories including:

🏅 Best Midwest
🎭 Best Comedy
📽️ Best Documentary
🎬 Best Drama
👻 Best Horror/Thriller/Sci-Fi/Fantasy
🎵 Best Music
🌟 Best Acting
🏆 Best of the Fest
❤️ Audience Choice Awards

Who will take home the honors? Join us and find out!

📍 RE/MAX City Centre
⏰ Oct 3rd | 8:30 PM

Let's celebrate the filmmakers, performers, and storytellers who made SCIFF 2026 unforgettable!

Learn more about these films on our site:
🎞https://www.siouxcityfilmfest.org/2026-films
For tickets and info about this year's fest, visit our website!
🔗 www.siouxcityfilmfest.org

10/03/2026

Meet award-winning actress/director Aimee Garcia at the Sioux City International Film Festival!

Join us Saturday, October 3 at 7:00 PM for an unforgettable evening in conversation with the actress, writer, director, and producer.

You know her as Ella Lopez from Lucifer or Renata from The Walking Dead: Dead City, but Aimee's credits also include Dexter, RoboCop, The Addams Family, Christmas With You, Criminal Minds, Family Guy, and more. Beyond acting, Aimee is a celebrated writer and filmmaker who has written for DC Comics' Wonder Woman: Black & Gold, directed films that premiered at Tribeca, and is currently developing major film and comic projects through her production company, Scrappy Heart Productions.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn firsthand how to write, pitch and direct your own stories from one of entertainment's most dynamic creative voices.

RE/MAX City Centre
Saturday, October 3 at 7:00 PM
$10 for a single ticket; admission is also included with a Festival or Saturday day pass.

Tickets and passes for this event can be purchased online:
www.siouxcityflimfest.org

10/03/2026

🎬 Don't miss one of the Sioux City International Film Festival's signature events!

Join us at 5:15 PM today for the Filmmaker Roundtable, where festival filmmakers come together for an engaging conversation about storytelling, directing, acting, production challenges, creative inspiration, and bringing independent films to life.

This is your chance to hear firsthand from the talented creators behind this year's festival selections, ask questions, and gain insight into the art and business of filmmaking.

📍 RE/MAX City Centre
⏰ October 3rd at 5:15 PM

Whether you're a filmmaker, film lover, student, or simply curious about the creative process, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

For tickets and info about this year's fest, visit our website!
🔗 www.siouxcityfilmfest.org