Healdsburg International Short Film Festival
Tickets now on sale for HISFF 2026: September 25-27th!
The Healdsburg International Short Film Festival (HISFF) was founded by Kirk and Pamela Demorest, industry veterans who saw a need to support filmmakers by offering shorter works to an audience known for an interest in and appreciation for a variety of artforms. They found a home in Sonoma County at the iconic Raven Performing Arts Theater in Healdsburg, and have been producing the festival in collaboration with the Raven since 2021.
The HISFF showcases work from filmmakers of all ages and from all walks of life, with representative work from as many as 50 countries. Available genres vary each year, but always include narrative fiction, documentaries, and animation.
Meet the 2026 HISFF Judges
Our panel of notable judges from the entertainment industry makes our festival an attraction for new and veteran filmmakers alike. Many judges are returning this year, including Ed Begley Jr. and Laraine Newman. Also joining us this year are Iranian-born filmmaker Yasmin Rais and director/screenwriter Billy Ray, whose The Hunger Games: Sunrise On the Reaping will be released in November. Meet the rest of the 2026 panel (so far) by clicking on the images below. For more information about the festival, including complete bios for the judges, please visit the festival website at healdsburgfilm.com.
Share the Spirit of Sonoma County: Host a Festival Traveling Filmmaker!
Each autumn, independent filmmakers travel from across the globe to bring their stories to Healdsburg, and you can be a vital part of their journey. By opening your guest room, cottage, or ADU to a filmmaker from Sept 25-27, you directly support the cinematic artists who enrich our vibrant culture. Host households receive complimentary festival passes providing access to every screening throughout the weekend. Many hosts tell us it’s one of the most rewarding parts of the festival, with friendships that often continue long after the closing night.
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