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Petaluma International Film Festival makes its debut, October 15, 2009.
Press Democrat: "Saeed Shafa is the brains behind the Petaluma International Film Festival. With a master’s degree in film, Shafa’s passion for movies led him to found the Tiburon International Film Festival 10 years ago. His dream, however, was to bring a festival to Petaluma."