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The official countdown to the 2020 Sun Valley Film Festival has begun! We are gearing up to welcome filmmakers and musical guests from near and far, as well as film fans, to Sun Valley for five days of films, panels, parties and an unforgettable week in the hottest slice of Idaho's winter wonderland. Are you ready?


SVFF isn't all about who we bring to the screens... This year, defrost with some scorching rock from Billboard charting group, The Unlikely Candidates, who will headline the Awards Bash on Saturday, March 21. This much awaited event honors our filmmakers and special guests with more than a dozen awards whilst revelling the night away with this Texas based indie sensation at Whiskey Jacques on Main Street.

Got a penchant for the finer things in life?

We have partnered with Sun Valley Resort to offer the ULTIMATE Hollywood Ski Getaway. This exclusive package for two includes a stay in the Hemingway Suite, (where he finished For Whom the Bell Tolls) once-in-a-lifetime moments at Hollywood heritage haunts, early-ups on the mountain with a Sun Valley ski-legend, full hair and make-up at the Sun Valley Spa, and the ultimate access to the Sun Valley Film Festival. This priceless experience is available at $20,000. Click here to read more.

Looking to get a taste of the glamorous Sun Valley life without the big price tag? The Sun Valley Film Festival Package not only provides exquisite rooms at the Sun Valley Lodge, but also two SVFF passes of your choice and access to a private screening of a festival film in the historic Sun Valley Opera House.

Book your package today before they sell out!


As part of our Initiative, we have provided over 100 hours of educational programming to our audiences. This year, Academy Award® winning screenwriter and director Stephen Gaghen hosts the Screenwriters Lab, which offers an incredible glimpse into the process of storytelling and experience for writers with unmatched interaction. This raucous event is a Festival favorite and features various other award-winning actors and surprise guests that you don't want to miss!


Your Social Solution! Don't miss your chance to see The Unlikely Candidates at the Awards Bash and attend all the SVFF fetes, as well as enjoy HQ access after 3pm with the SVFF 2020 Party Pass! Access also granted to Insider and Festival pass holders. Buy your pass today to maximize your festival experience.

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