We’re thrilled to reveal the 2025 San Diego International Film Festival lineup!
This year’s Main Slate spans 29 countries and includes 24 world premieres—selected from thousands of submissions. Audiences can look forward to a bold mix of narratives, documentaries, shorts, and animation that spotlight global stories and fresh voices in film.
Get ready to experience five unforgettable days of cinema, conversations, and celebrations.
Where culture, coast and cinema collide.
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SPOTLIGHT ON GALA & FEATURE FILMS
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✨ OPENING NIGHT FILM ✨
Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt, starring Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri
and Andrew Garfield
(Venice Film Festival)
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GALA FILM
Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet starring
Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal
(Telluride Film Festival,
Toronto Audience Choice )
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GALA FILM
HIKARI’s Rental Family
starring Brendan Fraser
(Toronto International Film Festival)
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FEATURE FILM
Cole Webley’s Omaha,
starring John Magaro
(Sundance Film Festival)
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FEATURE FILM
Marie-Elsa Sgualdo’s Silent Rebellion starring Lila Gueneau and Grégoire Colin
(Venice Film Festival)
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GALA FILM
Max Walker-Silverman’s Rebuilding starring Josh O’Connor
(Sundance Film Festival)
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FEATURE FILM
Matthew Shear’s Fantasy Life starring Amanda Peet and Alessandro Nivola (SXSW, Special Jury Award)
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FEATURE FILM
Amy Landecker’s For Worse starring Amy Landecker and Bradley Whitford (SXSW).
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Check out the lineup: screenings, events & parties!
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Your Festival Experience, Your Way
From glamorous premieres to unforgettable parties, the Festival has something for every kind of film fan. Secure your passes and tickets today — availability is limited!
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Includes:
Opening Night Film Premiere, Night of the Stars Tribute, Culinary Cinema, first access
to all film screenings, panels, special events and Fest Lounge Access.
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Includes:
All screenings on Thursday – Sunday, Party with a Purpose, panels and Fest Lounge Access.
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Includes:
All screenings on Saturday & Sunday plus Fest Lounge Access.
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Individual screenings
and events.
Based on availability.
Book early!
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