Our fourth festival opens with a film adaptation of Train Dreams, the beloved novella by Iowa Writers' Workshop alum Denis Johnson. But there's so much more on track, including 20 additional new features, 5 classics, and a collection of shorts!
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.
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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