The films have been selected, venues reserved, volunteers have been trained, the 2025 Festival Guide is ready to be printed, and film makers and film enthusiasts will soon be arriving in Dubuque – everything is ready and it’s just about time to kick off the 2025 Julien Dubuque International Film Festival (JDIFF). This year, venues across Dubuque and into Galena will host panels, workshops, film screenings, and parties for a full week from April 21-27.
Now in its 14th year, the JDIFF has adhered to its mission of “enriching the community and bridging cultures through the education and promotion of arts through independent film. JDIFF acknowledges emerging filmmakers from around the world and supports diverse and cause-related films.” Film goers can expect to see films from all over the world as JDIFF gets bigger and better every year. The event has been recognized as one of the “25 coolest film festivals in the world” and one of the “Top 50 film festivals worth the submission fee” by MovieMaker Magazine. The festival also ranks among the Top 100 Best-Rated Festivals on FilmFreeway.com and has been recognized by Variety, AAA Living, and River Travel Magazine.
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