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October 9 - 12, 2025

The 4th edition of Refocus Film Festival will include films, conversations, performances, and art inspired by the work of adaptation, transforming one art form into another. The festival will take place primarily in FilmScene’s five theaters at the Chauncey and on the Ped Mall, with additional programming in the downtown district.

Early Bird passes on sale now!

Movie lovers will rejoice at the opportunity to take in multiple films each day, with screenings preceded by performances by local artists to form a kaleidoscopic impression of the many artistic disciplines that inform our big screen experience. In addition, a series of curated dialogues, in collaboration with Iowa City Book Festival will take us deeper into conversation about how an idea journeys from page to screen. And yes, of course, there will be special guests, parties, and celebration!

Refocus Film Festival

About the Series

Movie lovers will rejoice at the opportunity to take in multiple films each day, with screenings preceded by performances by local artists to form a kaleidoscopic impression of the many artistic disciplines that inform our big screen experience.

Dates

October 9 - 12, 2025

The 4th edition of Refocus Film Festival will include films, conversations, performances, and art inspired by the work of adaptation, transforming one art form into another. The festival will take place primarily in FilmScene’s five theaters at the Chauncey and on the Ped Mall, with additional programming in the downtown district.

Early Bird passes on sale now!

Movie lovers will rejoice at the opportunity to take in multiple films each day, with screenings preceded by performances by local artists to form a kaleidoscopic impression of the many artistic disciplines that inform our big screen experience. In addition, a series of curated dialogues, in collaboration with Iowa City Book Festival will take us deeper into conversation about how an idea journeys from page to screen. And yes, of course, there will be special guests, parties, and celebration!

Past Films in this Series

TWST - THINGS WE SAID TODAY

TWST - THINGS WE SAID TODAY

Refocus Film Festival

Sun, Oct 20

A FIDAI FILM

A FIDAI FILM

Refocus Film Festival

Sun, Oct 20

LÁZARO AT NIGHT

LÁZARO AT NIGHT

Refocus Film Festival

Sun, Oct 20

MOVING

MOVING

Refocus Film Festival

Sun, Oct 20

THE FALLING SKY

THE FALLING SKY

Reel Representation Refocus Film Festival

Sun, Oct 20

SAVANNA AND THE MOUNTAIN

SAVANNA AND THE MOUNTAIN

Refocus Film Festival

Sun, Oct 20

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