WELCOME
The San Joaquin International Film Festival (SJIFF), the annual flagship festival of the San Joaquin Film Society is a special showcase of new, innovative, and award-winning works from emerging talents and master directors from around the World and America. The 5th Anniversary San Joaquin International Film Festival will take place January 12-14, 2012 at Stockton Empire Theatre and January 15th at the Janet Leigh Theatre at University of the Pacific.
SJIFF 2012 will feature a bold collection of new films from 16 countries, along with directors in attendance and programs for diverse audiences. On January 12th's Opening, Swiss director Peter Luisi will be flying in from Zurich for the Opening Night screening of "The Sandman" and will be honored with the Film Society's Independent Award. A festive Opening Night party will follow. See the line-up. Get tickets.
Festival is open to the public. Discounts are available for Film Society members, seniors 65+, students 26 and under, and groups. Foreign-language films will have English subtitles.
NEWS & RELEASES
| Jan. 3, 2012 - Swiss Director Peter Luisi to be honored with Independent Award at 5th San Joaquin International Film Festival - read press release |
| Dec. 6, 2011 - 5th San Joaquin International Film Festival unveils Official Selections - read press release |
| Nov. 23, 2011 - Swiss comedy "The Sandman" is Opening Film of the 5th San Joaquin International Film Festival with Director Peter Luisi in Person - read press release |
| Nov. 22, 2011 - "Carol Channing - Larger than Life" by Dori Berinstein is the Closing Night Film of the 5th San Joaquin International Film Festival - read press release |
| Nov. 21, 2011 - Finland's 2012 Oscar bid "Le Havre" by Aki Kaurismäki and documentary "Being Elmo - A Puppeteer's Journey" by Constance Marks are Centerpiece films of the 5th San Joaquin International Film Festival - read press release |
| Nov. 4, 2011 - Sophoan Sorn to Direct 5th Anniversary San Joaquin International Film Festival, January 12-15, 2012 - read press release |
IN THE NEWS
• The Record
Jan. 12, 2012 "S.J. festival back with bigger films" by Lori Gilbert (read article)
• Bilingual Weekly
Jan. 12, 2012 "International Film Festival opens Tonight" (read article)
• Caravan News
Jan. 2012 "Experience the 2012 San Joaquin International Film Festival (read article)
• KWIN 97.7/98.3
Jan. 11, 2012 Amanda & Lucas "Morning Block Party" interview with Sophoan Sorn (watch interview)
• Arts in the Valley, KYOS 1480 AM
Jan. 7-8, 2012 Kim McMillon talks to Sophoan Sorn (listen to interview)
• Consulate General of Switzerland
Jan. 2012 Swiss Cultural Calendar, January 2012 (read article)
• San Joaquin Magazine
Jan. 2012 10 Great Dates (read article)
• The Sacramento Bee
Jan. 1, 2012 Travelogue (read article)
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