23^RD ANNUAL SONOMA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (SIFF) PRESENTED BY  UNITED MILEAGEPLUS® CARDS FROM CHASE POSTPONES DUE TO CORONAVIRIS

SONOMA, CA - The Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF), offering the best in independent cinema from around the world, is postponing its 23^rd edition of the festival due to the coronavirus. The festival was due to take place from March 25 – 29, 2020 in Sonoma, Northern California, the prestigious, world-renowned wine growing capital of the US, presented by United Mileageplus® Cards From Chase*.

SIFF Executive Director Kevin McNeely states: “The health, wellness and safety of our festivalgoers, sponsors, vendors, donors, volunteers, and employees is paramount, therefore SIFF is following the recommendations from public health agencies regarding the COVID-19 epidemic and is postponing the 2020 edition of the festival to a later date.   

“Many of our colleagues in other arts and non profit organizations are experiencing the same challenges, and the best course of action is to act swiftly and responsibly.  We are currently working with our sponsors, institutional and community partners to establish a working plan to reschedule the festival and will share this information once plans are firmly in place.”

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ABOUT THE SONOMA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

The Sonoma International Film Festival, an entirely walkable festival, is a 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to promoting independent film, supporting filmmakers around the world, and inspiring film lovers.  Most films screened at the Festival have attending filmmakers and actors making for informative Q&A’s. This unique five-day event features screening venues in and around Sonoma Plaza, including at the historic Sebastiani Theatre built in 1933 and the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, and offers world-class cuisine from local artisans and exceptional wine from Sonoma vintners. Renowned filmmakers, industry leaders and celebrities such as Bruce Willis, Susan Sarandon, Robin Williams, John Lasseter, Danny Glover, Demián Bichir, Mary-Louise Parker, Karen Allen, Michael Keaton and Meg Ryan have walked the festival red carpet and enjoyed its intimate ambiance.

SIFF was voted one of the Top Ten Film Festivals in the country last year by USA Today and one the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World by Moviemaker Magazine in 2016 and 2018.

For more information, please visit www.sonomafilmfest.org

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