Orcas Island Film Festival, October 15-19, 2025.
This year’s festival will feature 41 films from 35 countries, including 12 official Oscar submissions for Best International Feature to the Academy Awards, and a rich selection of titles direct from Cannes, Venice, Toronto, Berlin, Sundance, and New York Film Festival.
This is our most dynamic and internationally diverse program yet. From Palme d’Or winners to star-studded dramas, urgent documentaries, and bold first features, the 2025 edition gives audiences a first look at the films shaping the conversation heading into awards season.
Recognized by USA TODAY as one of the Top 10 Film Festivals in the U.S., OIFF has earned a reputation as a “must-attend” destination festival for film lovers and industry insiders. With its intimate, walkable setting and curated global program, OIFF offers audiences a chance to see the year’s most acclaimed films first, paired with filmmaker Q&As, panels, parties, and island hospitality.