"ONE OF THE COOLEST FILM FESTIVALS." - MOVIEMAKER MAGAZINE

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"It was run with such warmth and stellar organization. I can't wait to come back!" - Vivian Kerr "Grey's Anatomy"

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"The hospitality is extraordinary"- Jason Butler "Unfriending"

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"Great festival, great team, an overall great experience." - Adam Gacka "Teacher"

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"This was hands down the best film festival I've ever attended." - Ash Blodgett "Good Grief"

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"Don't skip JDIFF - I can't wait to return again in the future!" - Justin Kueber "Labeled"

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"There's lots of huggers in Dubuque, and I loved it!" - Robert Darwell "The 90's Club"

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"ONE OF THE COOLEST FILM FESTIVALS." - MOVIEMAKER MAGAZINE 〰️ "It was run with such warmth and stellar organization. I can't wait to come back!" - Vivian Kerr "Grey's Anatomy" 〰️ "The hospitality is extraordinary"- Jason Butler "Unfriending" 〰️ "Great festival, great team, an overall great experience." - Adam Gacka "Teacher" 〰️ "This was hands down the best film festival I've ever attended." - Ash Blodgett "Good Grief" 〰️ "Don't skip JDIFF - I can't wait to return again in the future!" - Justin Kueber "Labeled" 〰️ "There's lots of huggers in Dubuque, and I loved it!" - Robert Darwell "The 90's Club" 〰️

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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 14th annual festival April 21-27, 2025.

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