Refocus film festival

Celebrating the art of adaptation

OCTOBER 17-20, 2024

Official Lineup Announced!

Get ready to fest! This year's festival features 20 new feature films including two U.S. Premieres, 5 short films, 5 classic restorations, plus public art installations, artist conversations, live music, and daily festivities.

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It's Opening Night, Bitch

We're thrilled to open the third annual Refocus Film Festival with the film adaptation of Nightbitch, starring Amy Adams, written and directed by Marielle Heller, adapted from the novel of the same name by Iowa City author Rachel Yoder.

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Refocus Film Festival 2024

The 3rd edition of the Refocus Film Festival returns to Downtown Iowa City from October 17-20.

An annual celebration of cinema, Refocus features dozens of films, filmmakers, music, art and conversation centered on the art of adaptation.

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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 2024 festival!

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

Refocus film festival

Celebrating the art of adaptation

Omnibus

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debut

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

Festivities, Conversations, Happy Hours And art

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