San Luis Obispo International Film Festival

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On April 24-30, 2024 in San Luis Obispo & an encore event in Paso Robles on May 1-4, 2024, the SLO Film Festival showcased over 100 independent films, hosted exciting red carpet events and invited filmmakers and industry professionals to the area for panel discussions and workshops that brought the community together to celebrate the arts by providing a destination for our audiences to be exposed to important topics and conversations around the world.

The SLO Film Festival is one of the pillar arts organizations in the community that provides a year-round destination for international independent cinema promoting diversity, understanding, education, and inclusion through engaging storytelling.

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2024 SLO Film Festival Winners

George Sidney Independent Film Competition

Best Narrative Feature – TOKYO COWBOY
Best Narrative Short – PLEASE HOLD THE LINE
Best Documentary Feature – SUGARCANE
Best Documentary Short – SLUDGE:A PFAS UPRISING
Best Animated Film – THE HOUSE OF LOSS
Best Music Video – WATCHOUT
Best Local Music Video – NOT MY NIGHT

Central Coast Filmmaker Showcase

Best Narrative Film – SUPERSTAR
Best Documentary Short – TASTING NOTES
Best Central Coast Feature Film – WRESTLED AWAY: THE LEE KEMP STORY

Jury Honorable Mentions

Honorable Mention: Narrative Feature – RILEY
Honorable Mention: Documentary Feature – ARC OF OBLIVION
Honorable Mention: Narrative Short – THE MASTERPIECE
Honorable Mention: Documentary Short – DICKS THAT I LIKE
Honorable Mention: Music Video – LA VIDA ES FRIA

Filmmakers of Tomorrow

Best Elementary School Film – NOT SO HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Best Middle School Film – WHEN YOUR BROTHER GETS HANGRY
Best High School Documentary – BREAK THE MOULD
Best High School Narrative – KITCHEN HANDS
Best Local Film – PURPLE DEATH

Audience Award Winners

Best of Fest – THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS
Favorite Narrative Film – MOUNTAIN BOY
Favorite Narrative Short – PECCADILLO
Favorite Documentary Feature – JAILHOUSE TO MILHOUSE
Favorite Documentary Short – THE ORCHESTRA CHUCK BUILT
Favorite Music Video – UGLY BOY
Favorite central Coast Film – YOU WILL BE MY MUSIC
Favorite Central Coast Documentary Short – HARVEST CALLS
Favorite Central Coast Narrative Short – TTHE UNBROKEN SKY