International ScreenDance Festival

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Welcome! Founded and directed by University of Iowa Professor, choreographer, ScreenDance maker, and teacher, Eloy Barragan, The International ScreenDance Festival's mission is to expand access to the arts, advance education, engage with Iowa City Community, and embrace artistic films from all over the world creating an equitable and inclusive Global community. Screendance increases the possibilities of movement expression through the intersection of movement and cinema resulting in a distinctive, hybrid form of performance art that creates a magical viewing experience. The International ScreenDance Festival 2026 has two submission categories: · Students of dance, choreography, film from any University. · Professionals from around the world. By creating a welcoming environment and fairness in the curative process, we believe that these categories demonstrate equity to filmmakers in any stage of their career. After submission review, the selected films will screen at the Chauncey location of FilmScene in Iowa City. Fees: UI Students and Alumni FREE Students $15.00 US Professionals $25.00 US The ISDF season 11 will premiere at Filmscene Downtown Iowa City on August 29th. Viewers are encouraged to vote for their favorite films so the People’s Choice Award can be announced the week following these screenings. The International ScreenDance Festival is a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions may be made payable to International ScreenDance Festival and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

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• Filmmaker

  Persevering through these challenging times. I participated as a filmmaker from Chicago and was honored to be a part of this festival once again. Great variety of films presented. Until next time! Gracias Eloy & Nora + University of Iowa!

• Filmmaker

  Great communication and opportunity to share our film with a new audience! Thank you to everyone at ISDF for the opportunity to be apart of this year's roster! Black Label Movement

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  Great experience with this festival. Thank you

• Filmmaker

  International Screen Dance Festival: A Celebration of Dance on Film Although I couldn’t attend the International Screen Dance Festival in person this year, I was deeply grateful to have my film shared with a new audience. The festival once again provided a platform for artists from around the world to showcase the intersection of dance and film in both virtual and live screenings, fostering a unique experience for viewers. What truly stood out was the sheer variety of works, each piece offering its own window into movement, story, and the human condition. The films exhibited a powerful synergy between choreography and cinematography, pushing the boundaries of screen dance as an evolving art form. It was a joy to see such creativity and innovation brought to life on screen. Being part of this festival was an honor, and even though I couldn’t be there physically, knowing my film reached new audiences made the experience deeply rewarding. The International Screen Dance Festival continues to elevate the art of dance on film, and I am proud to have contributed to this year’s celebration.

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  Thank you for having us International Screendance Festival! Means a lot to be selected for dance on film festivals in particular! @beyondtheplaques_thefilm

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