JDIFF is more than a festival - it’s an experience. See for yourself:

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“It felt like I had stayed in some sort of summer camp that was crossed with a film festival and left with so many new filmmaker friends I’ve lost count.”

- Ash Blodgett "Good Grief"

 
 
 
 
 

Dubuque, Iowa

Showing the Best in Independent Film

In the beginning, the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival was an idea, born on the banks of the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa.

Today, it is internationally recognized as an indie film festival with a keen eye for tomorrow’s talent. Join us for the 13th annual festival April 24-28, 2024.


 

UPCOMING EVENTS

GALENA PRE-EVENT

April 22nd - 23rd

FREE EVENT

 

2024 FILM FESTIVAL

April 24th - 28th

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JDIFF arts operations are supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and the City of Dubuque.

 

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