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October 13-18, 2027

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Pam Grier to Receive 2026 SFiFF Lifetime Achievement Award

The Santa Fe International Film Festival (SFiFF) will present its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award to acclaimed actress, singer, and activist Pam Grier on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 6 pm at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe, NM. There will be a Q&A hosted by Emmy Award-winning screenwriter and producer Kirk Ellis (Apple TV's Franklin) with Grier after the award ceremony.

Zahn McClarnon to Receive 2026 Visionary Award

Santa Fe International Film Festival will present its Visionary Award to distinguished actor Zahn McClarnon on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe, NM. There will be a discussion hosted by producer and director Chris Eyre (Smoke Signals, Dark Winds) with McClarnon after the award ceremony. McClarnon's Directorial Debut Dark Winds Season 4, Episode 2 will play following the discussion. Read the Deadline Hollywood article Here.

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Opening Night Film: In Memoriam directed by Rob Burnett and starring Marc Maron in Attendance


What is the one thing that a dying man feels will prove his life was worth something? A place in the Academy Awards® “In Memoriam” segment, of course. IN MEMORIAM is a unique, heartfelt dramedy about waking up in life before it’s too late. A vain actor learns he has six months to live and becomes obsessed with making the Academy Awards “In Memoriam” montage, sparking a hilarious and affecting exploration of ego, humility, and legacy. Writer/ Director Rob Burnett and Producer/Star Marc Maron in Attendance

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