SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe International Film Festival is kicking off Wednesday, October 16. The festival says there will be a total of 184 films shown over the five-day event. Story continues below Space: Rare comet can be seen in New Mexico sky, local experts explain News: Drafted New Mexico bill aims to change guidelines on how board grants parole News: Valencia County Sheriff’s Office releases footage of fatal deputy-involved shooting News: Some Bosque trails in Albuquerque to be closed for maintenance The festival's centerpiece gala will be the critically acclaimed film "Blitz" directed by Academy Award winner Steve McQueen and starring Oscar Nominee Saorise Ronan. Also featured at the festival will be "Georgia O'Keefe: The Brightness of Light" narrated by award winning actor Hugh Dancy. The nonprofit, Santa Fe Film Institute, will be giving out cash awards in six different categories. Panavision will award more than $100,000 worth of prizes. The festival runs through Sunday, October 20.