The Sochi Film Festival is an annual cultural event held in Sochi, Russia, dedicated to strengthening communication between different cultures through the art of cinema. The festival aims to enrich the cultural environment of Sochi by showcasing films from around the world, promoting a deeper understanding of diverse cultures, and contributing to Sochi's identity as an international city. It accepts full-length and short films across various genres, with a selection process involving an organizational fee, a selection committee, and a jury. Historically, it has also been associated with the Kinotavr festival.