Refocus film festival

Celebrating the art of adaptation

OCTOBER 9-12, 2025

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Train Dreams, Opening Night

Based on the beloved novella by Iowa Writers' Workshop alum Denis Johnson, Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton), whose life unfolds during an era of unprecedented change in early 20th century America.

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Refocus Film Festival 2025

Passes now on sale for the fourth edition of the Refocus Film Festival, our annual celebration of the art of adaptation.

Buy your pass now and get ready for the full lineup announce on September 16.

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8 Films

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DOZENS OF Films, LIVE MUSIC AND ART, 4 Days, 1 pass

Movie lovers rejoice! The Refocus Film Festival returns for another year with four days of film screenings, each proceeded by live local music or multimedia art to form a kaleidoscopic impression of the many artistic disciplines that inform our big screen experience.

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Festivities, Conversations, Happy Hours And art

Refocus Film Festival is much more than films. Go deeper into the the art through filmmaker and author dialogues, curated alongside Iowa City Book Festival.

Presenting Sponsor

We’re thrilled to recognize James Investment Group, Inc. as the returning presenting sponsor for the 2025 festival!

Sponsorships help make our festival possible, supporting screening fees, artist travel, live performances and all the festivities that make it a fest.

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Refocus film festival

Celebrating the art of adaptation

Omnibus

Avid

debut

DOZENS OF Films, LIVE MUSIC AND ART, 4 Days, 1 pass

Festivities, Conversations, Happy Hours And art

Presenting Sponsor

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