This year’s Julien Dubuque International Film Festival fundraising gala will be a groovy good time. “Peace, Love & JDIFF,” a nod to the late 1960s and early 1970s, is set for Saturday, Feb. 8. The fourth annual event will be held at a new venue this year, the Hotel Julien Dubuque Grande Ballroom. It will feature a silent and live auction, as well as a plated dinner. Cocktail hour will be from 6 to 7 p.m., and dinner begins at 7. The suggested attire is funky, colorful, and fun – reminiscent of Woodstock era. “Who says fundraising events have to be stuffy and formal?” said Susan Gorrell, executive director of the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival. “We want this event to capture the spirit of the festival itself: casual, [...]

The Julien Dubuque International Film Festival, set for Wednesday to Sunday, April 24-28 in downtown Dubuque, has extended the festivities to cover five days! “We needed another day to fit in all the great panels, screenings, and events we have planned,” said Susan Gorrell, executive director of the festival. More than 20 features, 20 documentaries and 70 shorts were named Official Selections this year and will be screened at 10 venues in downtown Dubuque. There were over 700 submissions from over 50 countries, including Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, Cuba, New Zealand, and more. Film Schedule >                                            Watch Nominee Trailers >                [...]

The Julien Dubuque International Film Festival will once again put the “fun” in fundraising with its third annual gala, set for Saturday, February 16 in the Harbor Room at Diamond Jo Casino. “As Time Goes By: A JDIFF Hollywood Night” invites you to walk back through the romance and glamour of the fabulous forties with a nod to Casablanca’s Rick’s Café along the way. The suggested attire will be 1940’s vintage glam – reminiscent of the Bogart, Bergman and Bacall era. The event will include a silent auction, live auction, and plated dinner. Peckosh Pediatric Dentistry will be hosting a complimentary cocktail hour from 6 to 7 p.m.  Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Tickets are $100 per person and $900 per table [...]

Runde Auto Group is proud to be a driving force behind the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival. The 2018 festival is set for April 26-29 in downtown Dubuque. All films are FREE on Runde Free Day, Thursday, April 26. See you at the fest! The Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism’s film Los Lecheros will be featured with a special screening at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival.  The film will be shown at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 at the Dubuque Museum of Art. Before the film at noon, there will be a chance for mingling with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. The event is free.

Runde Auto Group is proud to be a driving force behind the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival. The 2018 festival is set for April 26-29 in downtown Dubuque. All films are free on Runde Free Day, Thursday, April 26. See you at the fest! A red carpet screening of the film High & Outside: A Baseball Noir, starring Ernie Hudson, Phil Donlon, and Geoffrey Lewis will close the seventh annual Julien Dubuque International Film Festival. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 29, at Phoenix Theatres, 555 John F. Kennedy Rd. Tickets are $10 per person. High & Outside director Evald Johnson and lead actor Phil Donlon will be in attendance to discuss the film and answer audience questions following the screening. “Events like this are what make [...]

Runde Auto Group is proud to be a driving force behind the Julien Film Fest. The seventh annual festival is set for April 26-29, 2018 in downtown Dubuque. All films are free on Runde Free Day, Thursday, April 26. See you at the fest! The Julien Film Fest has announced 115 films were chosen as Official Selections and will be screened at the seventh annual festival, April 26-29 in downtown Dubuque. More than 700 features, shorts, and documentaries were submitted from over 40 countries. “We have a large team of film reviewers who spend months watching submissions,” said Susan Gorrell, executive director of the film festival. “We are astounded at the quality of the films that are submitted to our festival and we can’t wait to share them with everyone.” The four-day festival will include seven World Premieres and four U.S. Premieres. Filmmakers from all over the United States and countries including Czech Republic, Germany, [...]

It’s almost here! Each day of the Julien Dubuque Film Festival offers a variety of film, music, and entertainment. The sixth annual festival, set for April 20-23 in downtown Dubuque, will show films from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (with a few other screenings slated until 10 p.m.), and feature nightly events.  We’ve heard members of the Runde Sales Staff talking about which films they want to see.  Everyone who works here at Runde’s seems excited about this year’s offerings. “We have a variety of events this year which means people of all ages and interests can find something to do,” said Susan Gorrell, executive director of the festival. “The events, plus the filmmakers here from all over the world, make this a unique event you don’t want to miss.” Thursday, April 20

JDIFF is here again!  This is the third installment of a weekly #FilmFestivalFriday series focusing on the sixth annual Julien Dubuque International Film Festival, which is April 20-23 in downtown Dubuque. Runde Auto Group is proud to be the driving force behind JDIFF… from the start!  The Julien Dubuque International Film Festival will welcome filmmakers and special guests from all over the world. Here are some of this year’s notable guests: Maggie Grace (Taken, Lost, Twilight: Breaking Dawn 1 & 2) will attend her screening of the nominated film “The Scent of Rain and Lightning.” She will be accompanied by director Blake Robbins (The Office, Oz, The Sublime and Beautiful). The 1-hour, 40-min mystery drama tells the story of a young woman who learns her parents’ killer has been released from prison. She is forced to revisit old wounds and discovers the destructive power of hate and the true cost of family secrets. The film is based [...]

This is the second installment of a weekly #FilmFestivalFriday series focusing on the sixth annual Julien Dubuque Film Festival, which is April 20-23 in downtown Dubuque. Runde Auto Group is proud to have been a driving force behind JDIFF… from the start!  DUBUQUE, Iowa – The Julien Dubuque International Film Festival will kick off on Thursday, April 20 with a little help from the Canadian Consulate. “Celebrate Canada” will be the theme of Opening Night of the sixth annual festival. The feature film “The Land of Rock and Gold” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at Five Flags Theater. The 1 hour, 31-minute drama follows a young Cree mother and son in a remote woodland community. They find themselves [...]

This is the first installment of a weekly #FilmFestivalFriday series focusing on the sixth annual Julien Dubuque International Film Festival, which is April 20-23 in downtown Dubuque. Runde Auto Group is proud to have been a driving force behind the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival from the start!  Want to know the inside details of this upcoming International Film Festival ? Attend the JDIFF Kick Off event at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, in the ballroom of Hotel Julien! Attendees will get to view trailers of some of this year’s Official Selections and nominees, hear about special guests and panels, and participate in a 50/50 raffle! “We are so thrilled to share what we are planning for this year’s festival,” said Susan Gorrell, executive director of the film [...]

What: Star Struck: A JDIFF Hollywood Night Film Festival Fundraising Gala When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, plated dinner at 7 p.m. Where: Diamond Jo Casino Harbor Room Cost: $75 per person; $750 per table Tickets: Call 319-670-8001 or email juliendubuquefilmfest@gmail.com   Is this Hollywood?  No it’s a Film Festival Fundraising Gala in Dubuque, but you might not be sure when you attend Star Struck: A JDIFF Hollywood Event at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, in the Diamond Jo Casino Harbor Room. The Film Festival Fundraising Gala for the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival will be a glamorous winter gala, complete with a red carpet and paparazzi. “This is the perfect opportunity to get dressed up for a glitzy night out while also [...]

Dubuque’s Film Festival is just a couple weeks away! We are proud to say that Runde Auto Group has been a major sponsor from the start of the festival back in 2012. More than 35 films will be screened Thursday-Sunday, April 23-26. Venues include Stan’s Coffeehouse, Vinny Vannuchi’s, Holiday Inn Rooms 1, 2, and 3, Five Flags Orpheum, Five Flags Majestic, Dubuque Museum of Art, National Mississippi River Museum, Eronel, and Platinum Insurance. There will be fewer films and venues than there were in previous years – a decision that first-year executive director Susan Gorrell said will improve the festival experience, making it easier for attendees to plan a festival viewing schedule. Another major change in this year’s festival regards ticketing. Rather than purchasing a ticket for a specific showing of a certain film, [...]

Last year, the folks behind the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival proved that they know how to entertain and that was before they unleashed the Julien Block Party. So, without a doubt, you do not want to miss the Block Party, titled “Gettin’ Down in the District”.  They’re throwing the block party (in collaboration with The Millwork District and Voices from the Warehouse) in the Dubuque Millwork District on 10th street! The party will feature artists and from the upcoming Voices from the Warehouse show, The Dubuque Food CO-OP, Dubuque Art Center, Dubuque Main Street, Fly By Night Productions and tours of the newly renovated lofts in the Caradco Building with Gronen Properties. All the while, you’ll be enjoying live music from the local band, Boomtangle. The party will conclude with a screening of [...]

It’s been over a month now since the 2012 Julien Dubuque International Film Festival had its impressive inaugural showing. With great success of this inaugural film fest in Dubuque Iowa, the 2013 Festival board has already been put together and they are setting things in motion for next year’s big show. The official dates for the 2013 festival are Thursday, April 4th through Sunday, April 7th.  No word on participating venues or films planning to be screened as of yet. With the 2013 show planned, taking a look back at the success of 2012 film fest in Dubuque Iowa causes immense excitement of what’s to come. It was a beautifully run event filled with participants who absolutely loved their experience… the following are just a few examples of how [...]