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Letter From Our President
LETTER FROM
OUR PRESIDENT
The Julien Dubuque International Film Festival welcomes you to our beautiful city, Dubuque. From the vibrancy of our people to the beautiful bluffs and unique architecture to our streets that have been transformed with murals, in a very short time you will understand why we are known as “Masterpiece on the Mississippi.”
It is an honor to welcome filmmakers and film enthusiasts from across the globe. The caliber of film submissions has been elevated to new heights. As we celebrate our eleventh annual Festival, we are certain you will appreciate the most amazing stories told through exceptional filmmaking.
Film can be a powerful instrument to raise the voices of those not heard with universal stories not told. JDIFF invites you to be transported around the world through film, where worlds are exposed, beliefs challenged, cultures shared, minds shifted, and hearts opened.
In addition to our talented filmmakers, the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival is made possible through the loyalty and generosity of our sponsors, the visionary and energetic commitment of our executive director, Susan Gorrell, and a devoted, awe-inspiring group of volunteers who are truly the heart of the festival. We thank you all for being here.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we look forward to celebrating this special event with you! We are so grateful that you have chosen to be with us. May you be moved, enlightened and inspired. Storytelling through film can change the world.
Enjoy the festival!
