- 2009
Robert and David Carradine Rob The Train
Robert and David Carradine Rob The Train
March 20, 2009
The March 2009 Festival featured an unusual opening night gala at Corbett Vineyards, where Malcolm McDowell received the King Vidor Award. The Festival boasted a great lineup of new films and many filmmakers and attendees enjoyed the multitude of parties and special events throughout the 10 days, in venues all over the county. Robert..Read More - 2008
King Vidor Award Presented to Peter Fonda
King Vidor Award Presented to Peter Fonda
March 20, 2008The 2008 festival featured an exciting lineup of over 100 independent and classic films, special guests like Josh Brolin and David Crosby and King Vidor Award honoree, Peter Fonda. Surf Night in SLO sold out once again with a memorable tribute to 95-year old Bud Browne, the grandaddy of surf filmmaking. Legendary surfers, Gerry Lopez, John Peck, Fred Van Dyke, Linda..Read More - 2007
Stars Flock to Festival
Stars Flock to Festival
March 2, 2007
The festival played host to over 85 visiting filmmakers, close to 100 independent and classic films, and many special events, workshops and parties. Irving Thalberg recipient, Norman Jewison was honored with a King Vidor Award on the first weekend of the festival along with a screening of one of his great films, “Moonstruck.”..Read More - 2006
SLOIFF Was Held Two Days after the Academy Awards
SLOIFF Was Held Two Days after the Academy Awards
March 2, 2006
Over 25 filmmakers attended the 6 day festival with 29 films competing for awards. The red carpet was rolled out for Greg Noll, Stacey Peralta, and Jeff Clark attending a special sold-out screening of Riding Giants and later that week, the King Vidor Award for Excellence in Filmmaking went to actor, Morgan Freeman who was applauded by..Read More - 2004
Festival Moves to March
Festival Moves to March
March 2, 2004 - 1993
Founding the Festival
Founding the Festival
October 2, 1993
The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival was founded in 1993 by a group of movie lovers who include San Luis Obispo attorney, Mary A. Harris, film industry professional Cathy Peacock and Palm Theatre owner, Jim Dee. Originally a week-long celebration of classic films, it included 32 screenings and a tribute to film director, George Sidney. He won..Read More