Far-flung filmmakers and fans flock to the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival every April (Photo: JDIFF)
Just a few days remain before Hollywood rolls out the red carpet for the Oscars. But not all of the shobiz buzz is in Tinsel Town.
Produce Iowa, the state film office managed by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, recently announced its first round of 2025 Iowa Certified Film Festivals. The new certification program recognizes Iowa film festivals that maintain a high level of professionalism, community involvement, and engagement for filmmakers and fans. As part of a statewide network, the certified festivals also receive promotional support, technical assistance and funding opportunities.
And the winners are…
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- Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival, April 4-6, Marion
- Cedar River Film Festival, Nov. 1-3, Cedar Falls
- Des Moines Latino Film Festival, April 15-18, Des Moines
- Halloweenapalooza Film Festival, Oct. 10-11, Ottumwa
- Interrobang Film Festival, June 27-29, Des Moines
- Iowa Disability Film Festival, March 27-29, Iowa City
- Iowa Independent Film Festival, Sept. 4-6, Mason City
- Julien Dubuque International Film Festival, April 21-27, Dubuque
- Oneota Film Festival, March 6-9, Decorah
- Pulling Focus African American Film Festival of the Quad Cities, TBD, Davenport
- Refocus Film Festival, TBD, Iowa City
- Sioux City International Film Festival, Oct. 2-5, Sioux City
- Snake Alley Festival of Film, July 10-13, Burlington
- Washington’s Annual International Farm to Film Festival, April 12-15, Washington
