Healdsburg International Short Film Festival Audience Favorites
Dates:
April 11-12, 2026
Times:
VOL 1: Saturday: 2:00 pm; 7:30 pm.
Sunday: 5:00 pm.
VOL 2: Saturday: 5:00 pm;
Sunday: 2:00 pm; 7:30 pm.
Price:
Adults: $20 per screening block (multiple films per block)
Students: $10 per screening block (multiple films per block)
Doors open 30 minutes before each event.
Accessibility and the surrounding area:
The crowd voted.
The films delivered.
Now they’re back.
The Healdsburg International Short Film Festival presents its Audience Favorites— an electrifying showcase of the short films that wowed audiences last fall at the main festival, packed into two unforgettable 90-minute programs. From Glasgow to Luxembourg, Norway to Ireland — the world’s cinematic storytelling, right here in wine country.
A specially curated collection of unforgettable shorts: drama, comedy, documentary, and romance — from filmmakers around the globe.
Two volumes of pure cinema — handpicked by the crowd itself. Ideal for a date, a friends’ outing, or anyone who loves great cinema. Come for the shorts. Stay for the feeling they leave behind — and the conversation that follows.
Don’t miss these special retrospective screenings — Grab your tickets now!
Watch the official HISFF Audience Favorites trailer!
Join us at the historic Raven Theater on April 11 & 12, 2026, to celebrate the magic of international storytelling.
About HISFF: Our panel of notable judges from the entertainment industry makes the HISFF an attraction for new and veteran filmmakers alike — people like Ed Begley, Jr., Laraine Newman, Tom Waits, and so many more. Several judges attended in 2025, including actor Ed Begley, Jr., who made a book-signing appearance at the Raven as part of festival events. More festival judges are expected to attend in 2026; read about the judges on the Raven’s festival webpage.
Saturday, April 11th, 2 PM:
Volume 1.
This approximately 90-minute program features a curated mix of short films, including drama, documentary, and comedy. Volumes 1 and 2 each showcase a different selection — we had so many audience favorites, one screening simply wasn’t enough.
Saturday, April 11th, 5 PM:
Volume 2
This approximately 90-minute program features a curated mix of short films, including drama, documentary, and comedy. Volumes 1 and 2 each showcase a different selection — we had so many audience favorites, one screening simply wasn’t enough.
Saturday, April 11th, 7:30 PM:
Volume 1
This approximately 90-minute program features a curated mix of short films, including drama, documentary, and comedy. Volumes 1 and 2 each showcase a different selection — we had so many audience favorites, one screening simply wasn’t enough.
Sunday, April 12th, 2 PM:
Volume 2
This approximately 90-minute program features a curated mix of short films, including drama, documentary, and comedy. Volumes 1 and 2 each showcase a different selection — we had so many audience favorites, one screening simply wasn’t enough.
Sunday, April 12th, 5 PM:
Volume 1
This approximately 90-minute program features a curated mix of short films, including drama, documentary, and comedy. Volumes 1 and 2 each showcase a different selection — we had so many audience favorites, one screening simply wasn’t enough.
Sunday, April 12th, 7:30 PM:
Volume 2
This approximately 90-minute program features a curated mix of short films, including drama, documentary, and comedy. Volumes 1 and 2 each showcase a different selection — we had so many audience favorites, one screening simply wasn’t enough.
Show Dates
- HISFF Audience Favorites: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM - HISFF Audience Favorites: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM - HISFF Audience Favorites: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM - HISFF Audience Favorites: April 12, 2026 (Sunday)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM - HISFF Audience Favorites: April 12, 2026 (Sunday)
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM - HISFF Audience Favorites: April 12, 2026 (Sunday)
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM