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Experience the 4th Annual Farm to Film Fest!April 18 & 19, 2026 | Downtown Washington, IowaWelcome to a weekend where global stories meet local heart. The Farm to Film Fest is an international film festival showcasing a diverse range of genres—from high-adrenaline adventure and travel to provocative social justice, the arts, and environmental responsibility.
Best of all? Every screening and event is FREE and open to the public.
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Friday, April 17
📍JP’s 207
Get the celebration started with an evening of Brazilian culture and rhythm!
6:30 PM – Film Screening: Boi da Fé em Deus: A Community in Motion. A visually stunning short film following a traditional performing group through the vibrant festivals of Northeastern Brazil.
7:30 PM – Live Music: Forró fo Sho. Dance the night away to the "cosmopolitan grooves" and folk sounds of the accordion, triangle, and bass drum.
Saturday, April 18
📍 Historic State Theatre, Washington Public Library, City Hall, & CityPoint Hub
9:30 AM – Feature Presentation: Kick off the festival at the Historic State Theatre with a free screening of Martin Scorsese’s Hugo—a masterpiece celebration of cinema history.
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM: International film blocks run concurrently across our four downtown venues. Look for Laurel-Winning films marked with an asterisk on the schedule!
7:00 PM – Filmmaker & Dessert Reception: Join us on the 2nd floor of the Washington Public Library to meet our visiting directors, ask questions about their process, and enjoy a sweet treat with fellow film lovers.
Sunday, April 19
📍Washington Public Library, City Hall, & CityPoint Hub
10:00 AM – Choose Your Path:
Oral Film History with Mr. Zahs at CityPoint Hub. OR
From Iowa & Back with filmmaker Jeremy Glazier at the Washington Public Library.
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Final film blocks, featuring highlights like the fan-favorite Pieowa: A Piece of America.
How to Fest Like a Pro
📍Start at Art Domestique: Swing by Art Domestique to pick up your Official Program and Lanyard. This is your "passport" to the weekend and includes full descriptions of every film.
📍Venue Hop: All our venues are within easy walking distance in beautiful Downtown Washington. If a theater is full, simply head to the next venue to discover something new.
Beyond the Farm: While we celebrate our agricultural heritage, our films cover Adventure, Social Justice, The Arts, and the Environment. Expect the unexpected!
🎟️ Admission is FREE
Thanks to our generous sponsors and the non-profit mission of the Farm to Film Fest, there are no tickets required. We believe that world-class cinema should be accessible to everyone in our community.
Join us this April and see the world from your seat in Washington.
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Downtown Washington, Iowa, 158 W Washington St, Washington, IA 52353, United States
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