2026 Sioux City International Film Festival Schedule
Thursday night’s kick-off Event Takes place at the Orpheum Theater
all festival screenings take place at Re/MAX City Centre
712 4th St, Sioux City, IA
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*indicates film has a connection to the midwest
THURSDAY | october 1, 2026
LINDBLADE: CUTTING EDGE* | DOCUMENTARY | 7:00 pm | Orpheum theater
George Lindblade. This new feature-length film takes you on the journey of a lifetime - through his life, his images, and the people and events he witnessed along the way.
FOLLOWED BY A Q&A WITH Ray cole (Executive Producer), Jim Kierzner (Director), and the Man of the Hour, George Lindblade
Admission to this event is free of charge thanks to sponsorship from Security National Bank; tickets are not needed for attendance.
The contents of each film represent the views and opinions of the original creators of such films and does not necessarily represent the views, beliefs or opinions of the Sioux City International Film Festival, its Sponsors, and related entities.
Sponsorship of the Sioux City International Film Fest is a gift to the Siouxland Community. We hope you enjoy the show!
Details about Lindblade: Cutting Edge
SYNOPSIS
George Lindblade. This new feature-length film takes you on the journey of a lifetime - through his life, his images, and the people and events he witnessed along the way. From Sioux City to Hollywood, and all around the world, from famous faces to next door neighbors, from tragedies to magic moments, George and his cameras have always been drawn to the action and captured it all for the rest of us. Now, for the first time, meet the amazing man behind the camera, a survivor whose life began by cheating death, and whose strength, talent, passion and perseverance have enabled him to forge a career as one of the world’s foremost photographers. Blending an extraordinary archive of photography and film with state-of-the-art artificial intelligence filmmaking technology, LINDBLADE: Cutting Edge reimagines the traditional documentary form, bringing still images, memories, and moments from the past to life in ways never before possible.
JOIN US AT THE CONCLISION OF THE SCREENING FOR A q&a WITH filmmaker, Ray Cole.
admission to this event is free thanks to support from Security National Bank
FRIDAY | october 2, 2026
1PM | Horror/Thriller/Sci-fi/Fantasy
Couples Retreat | Donor | LOUD | Static* | The Quinta’s Ghost | The Veil | Witch's Lament | Золотая рыбка / Golden Fish
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3PM | Documentary
Behind the Reins* | Hoops of Heritage | I Wanted To Hear Your Voice | LINE OF FIRE | OH YEAH! | Songs of Black Folk | Thank You For Listening | The Funeral Directors Of Flight 232*
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7pm | drama 1
After | Clay | EMERGENCY* | KATTI (unfriend) | Light Chaser | Never Too Late | Simultané* | Snow Bear | THE STONES OF DUNAMASE CASTLE What The Crows Saw
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*indicates film has a connection to the midwest
Saturday | October 3, 2026
1pm | Comedy
Clean Slate* | In Jeff We Trust | Miguel Lopez is a Snake | Mort* | Oh Happy Day!* | Ovary-Acting | Rabbit Trap | Rain was Not in the Forecast | Run, Jamie | Switcheroo!* | Wannabe
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10am | Midwest
35 Years of the All-America Concert Band* | An Alphabet for Grant Wood* | Dead Man's Couch* | Enough?* | Giving Back Breath* | Never Too Late* | Redacted* | The Precarious Perils of Poor Patricia Packard*
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3PM | Drama 2
Arman* | āyí | Blood Pressure | Girl Dad* | RIPPLE* | Sit with Me While I Die | Something Pointless | Sundown | The Farewell* | The Rebirth
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awards
Best Midwest, Best Comedy, Best Documentary, Best Drama, Best Horror/THRILLER/Sci-Fi/FANTASY, Best music*, best Acting, Best of the Fest, and Audience Choice Awards
7:30PM
*Best Music is sponsored by the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
