SANTA FE INTERNATIONAL

FILM FESTIVAL

OCTOBER

15-19

2025

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Santa Fe International Film Festival

Santa Fe International Film Festival Announces 2024 Award Winners and Celebrates Cinematic Excellence

The Santa Fe International Film Festival (SFiFF) announced the recipients of this year's juried awards, recognizing the outstanding achievements of filmmakers across all categories. The SFiFF 2024 jury has honored these visionary creators for their exceptional cinematic craftsmanship and storytelling. This year also marks the first time the winners of the Best Animated Short, Best Narrative Short, and Best Documentary Short categories at the festival will be eligible for Oscar submission.

SFiFF Submissions Now Open

The Santa Fe International Film Festival is proud to announce that The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences® has named the SFiFF as a qualifying festival in the category of Short Films. Winners of the Best Narrative Short, Best Animated Short, and Best Documentary Short awards may qualify to enter the Academy Awards® provided the films otherwise comply with the Academy rules. SFiFF’s Final Deadline is July 17th.

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Oscars® Qualifying Status

The Santa Fe International Film Festival is proud to announce that The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences® has named the SFiFF as a qualifying festival in the category of Short Films. Winners of the Best Narrative Short, Best Animated Short, and Best Documentary Short juried awards may qualify to enter the Academy Awards® provided the films otherwise comply with the Academy rules.

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Save the Date for the Annual Gala

Join us July 19th at the Black and White Ball to support emerging filmmakers.

Proceeds from this event will benefit filmmaking grants and student scholarships presented by the nonprofit Santa Fe Film Institute, as well as public programming at the Santa Fe International Film Festival.

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Become a Sponsor

SFiFF is currently accepting sponsors for 2025. Learn how you can promote your brand to festival audiences and filmmakers, and be a part of SFiFF’s most exciting edition yet!

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