Honorees

SVFF honors the industry’s best and brightest 

2023

honorees

vision award honoree

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josh brolin

Academy Award® nominated actor Josh Brolin is one of Hollywood’s top leading men who continues to balance challenging roles in both mainstream studio productions as well as thought-provoking independents.
Photo Credit: AP

Pioneer Award Honoree

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Emilio Estevez

Emilio Estevez is one of the most thoughtful and versatile talents in Hollywood. He has established himself not only as an accomplished actor, but a skilled and celebrated writer, director, and producer during his long tenured career in the film industry. Photo credit: Shayan Asgharnia

variety's creative impact in Producing award

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Nina Yang bongiovi

Nina Yang Bongiovi is a BAFTA-nominated producer with a stellar reputation for having in-depth knowledge of film financing, creative and physical producing, and a knack for championing talent.

rising star award honoree

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SOPHIE THATCHER

Multi-hyphenate talent Sophie Thatcher has captured audiences with her layered performances, making her one of the most enticing young performers on the rise.
Photo Credit: Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock

Customers Reviews

What people say?

At the festival I can tell people love filmmaking in every aspect – writing, acting, cinematography, and producing. So I’m really excited to be here and meet people who are just as excited about the process as I am.

Yahya Adbul Mateen II

Sun Valley’s intimate size snuffs egos and allows personalities, connections, and the zeal for filmmaking to flourish everywhere from get-togethers in cozy cafe’s to the lofty lifts of Bald Mountain.

Flaunt magazine

It’s wonderfully intimate and remains very high end in both the quality of films presented and the festival itself. Sun Valley has kept its integrity…the magic dust.

kate bosworth

There is an incredible creative energy at SVFF that I look forward to every year! The films, festivities, and people are amazing. I can’t wait to be there!

Austin von Johnson

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Best Narrative Film

winner

Linoleum, Directed by Colin West

Best documentary feature Film

winner

Mama Bears, Directed by Daresha Kyi

Audience Award

winner

We Feed People, Directed by Ron Howard

The gem state award

The best short film made in Idaho. The films in the Idaho Shorts program are eligible for this award.

winner

Meridian, Directed by  Aidan Brezonick

one in a million - narrative award

winner

Karmalink, Directed by Jake Wachtel

one in a million - documentary award

winner

Sirens, Directed by Rita Baghdadi

The svshorty award

The best short film across all categories. All shorts are eligible for this award.

winner

Meridian, Directed by  Rodrigo Ojeda-Beck & Robert Machoian

hot shot award

The Future Filmmakers Forum (FFF) showcases student-made films and encourages students in their craft, storytelling, and self-expression. The Future Filmmakers Forum is made possible by the Nordstrom Brothers and an annual generous gift from the Steen Family Foundation.

winner

The First 280 Words of My Life, Directed by Ella JAnes

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