The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival has been named one of the Best Film Festivals in the nation as part of USA TODAY 10BEST’s Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing outstanding film festivals across the country.
For the second year in a row, the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival has taken its place among an elite group of festivals celebrated for excellence in film programming, community engagement and cultural impact. Winners are determined entirely by public vote. The details can be found here: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-film-festival/
The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival is dedicated to celebrating innovative storytelling, showcasing diverse voices and fostering a vibrant film culture on California’s Central Coast. For more information about SLOIFF, visit https://www.slofilmfest.org/ The full lineup of selected films will be available on the website on March 20.
Celebrating its 32nd edition in 2026, the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival is a six-day annual event, showcasing creative, diverse, and impactful works from around the world in a wide variety of venues, from the city’s classic art deco Fremont Theater to the SLO Film Center-Palm Theatre. Named to MovieMaker Magazine’s “25 Coolest Film Festivals” list, and USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers Choice Awards, the 2026 festival runs from April 23-28. SLOIFF is an Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Qualifying Festival in the category of “Best Documentary Short”. SLOIFF is presented in partnership with Visit San Luis Obispo. Tickets and festival passes can be purchased here.