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Peter Nicks: George Gund III Award

Fri, Apr 9 at 10:00 am
Apr 09

Peter Nicks: George Gund III Award

April 9, 2021 at 10:00 am PT Online

Peter Nicks celebrates the resilience and grit of Oakland High School's class of 2020 during a ye...

Sloan Science on Screen: “Overclockers”

Fri, Apr 9 at 10:00 am
Apr 09

Sloan Science on Screen: “Overclockers”

April 9, 2021 at 10:00 am PT Online

Inventing a next-generation blimp is the goal of the brilliant but poor young aviator in this buo...

Opening Night: Naked Singularity

Fri, Apr 9 at 6:30 pm
Apr 09

Opening Night: Naked Singularity

April 9, 2021 at 6:30 pm PT Fort Mason Center

John Boyega cements his leading-man status as an impassioned public defender who stumbles into a ...

USA | Live Events | 93

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Naked Singularity

Fri, Apr 9 at 9:30 pm
Apr 09

Naked Singularity

April 9, 2021 at 9:30 pm PT Fort Mason Center

John Boyega cements his leading-man status as an impassioned public defender who stumbles into a ...

USA | Live Events | 93

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Art as Activism: Tackling Racism through Storytel...

Sat, Apr 10 at 4:00 pm
Apr 10

Art as Activism: Tackling Racism through Storytelling

April 10, 2021 at 4:00 pm PT Online

Race and identity have long shaped the process of culture creation. As violence once again remind...

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Centerpiece: “Socks on Fire” + Rock M...

Sat, Apr 10 at 6:30 pm
Apr 10

Centerpiece: “Socks on Fire” + Rock M. Sakura + FREDDIE

April 10, 2021 at 6:30 pm PT Fort Mason Center

Family tensions flare in this tenderly wrought film, as the filmmaker explores old family wounds ...

USA | 93

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The Dry

Sat, Apr 10 at 9:30 pm
Apr 10

The Dry

April 10, 2021 at 9:30 pm PT Fort Mason Center

Based on Jane Harper’s bestseller, this riveting Aussie mystery stars Eric Bana as an investigato...

Australia | Live Events | 118

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Identity and Craft with Mark Duplass and Natalie ...

Sun, Apr 11 at 4:00 pm
Apr 11

Identity and Craft with Mark Duplass and Natalie Morales

April 11, 2021 at 4:00 pm PT Online

Join us for a very special conversation between co-creators of Language Lessons, director, co-wri...

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Lily Topples the World

Sun, Apr 11 at 6:30 pm
Apr 11

Lily Topples the World

April 11, 2021 at 6:30 pm PT Fort Mason Center

A young girl's passion for building and toppling vivid domino creations leads her to YouTube star...

USA | Live Events | 91

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Sneak Peek: Language Lessons

Sun, Apr 11 at 9:30 pm
Apr 11

Sneak Peek: Language Lessons

April 11, 2021 at 9:30 pm PT Fort Mason Center

Awkward misunderstandings share space with poignant disclosures when a well-off Oakland man (Mark...

Live Events | 91

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Filming in Extreme Locations

Mon, Apr 12 at 4:00 pm
Apr 12

Filming in Extreme Locations

April 12, 2021 at 4:00 pm PT Online

From faraway locales to harsh environments to intimate spaces, this conversation features four fi...

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Cine Mexicano Filmmakers on Rebellion and Innovation

Tue, Apr 13 at 4:00 pm
Apr 13

Cine Mexicano Filmmakers on Rebellion and Innovation

April 13, 2021 at 4:00 pm PT Online

As an extension of the Festival’s Cine Mexicano spotlight, this LIVE conversation features featur...

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Oscar Categories Explained!

Wed, Apr 14 at 4:00 pm
Apr 14

Oscar Categories Explained!

April 14, 2021 at 4:00 pm PT Online

This panel of Oscar-nominated creators will shed light on the incredible craft and artistry showc...

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Fantastic Negrito: Live Score + “Lost Landscapes ...

Thu, Apr 15 at 7:30 pm
Apr 15

Fantastic Negrito: Live Score + “Lost Landscapes of Oakland”

April 15, 2021 at 7:30 pm PT Fort Mason Center

In a one-time only event, rare and rediscovered images of the East Bay are enlivened by a unique ...

Live Performance | 70

At Rush!
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Censor

Thu, Apr 15 at 10:00 pm
Apr 15

Censor

April 15, 2021 at 10:00 pm PT Fort Mason Center

Film censor Enid’s concern over protecting the public turns into chilling obsession when one part...

UK | Live Events | 84

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The Making of “Cryptozoo” with Dash Shaw

Fri, Apr 16 at 4:00 pm
Apr 16

The Making of “Cryptozoo” with Dash Shaw

April 16, 2021 at 4:00 pm PT Online

Join Cryptozoo writer/director and Persistence of Vision Award-winner Dash Shaw in conversation w...

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Homeroom

Fri, Apr 16 at 6:30 pm
Apr 16

Homeroom

April 16, 2021 at 6:30 pm PT Fort Mason Center

Peter Nicks celebrates the resilience and grit of Oakland High School's class of 2020 during a ye...

USA | Live Events | 90

Drive-In

Strawberry Mansion

Fri, Apr 16 at 9:30 pm
Apr 16

Strawberry Mansion

April 16, 2021 at 9:30 pm PT Fort Mason Center

Whimsical and unique, this story of a dream auditor falling in love with the woman he’s scrutiniz...

USA | Live Events | 90

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2021 SFFILM Festival Golden Gate Awards

Sat, Apr 17 at 11:00 am
Apr 17

2021 SFFILM Festival Golden Gate Awards

April 17, 2021 at 11:00 am PT Online

The Golden Gate Awards were established in 1957 with Satyajit Ray as the inaugural recipient for ...

Tribute to Vanessa Kirby

Sat, Apr 17 at 4:00 pm
Apr 17

Tribute to Vanessa Kirby

April 17, 2021 at 4:00 pm PT Online

SFFILM’s Impact Award acknowledges individuals with an impressive body of work who bring a fresh ...

Closing Night: Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame ...

Sat, Apr 17 at 6:30 pm
Apr 17

Closing Night: Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

April 17, 2021 at 6:30 pm PT Fort Mason Center

This fascinating documentary delves into the origins of the beloved children’s show Sesame Street...

USA | Live Events | 107

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Supercool

Sat, Apr 17 at 9:30 pm
Apr 17

Supercool

April 17, 2021 at 9:30 pm PT Fort Mason Center

After Neil undergoes a magical transformation, he and his best friend Gilbert make unexpected all...

USA | Live Events | 91

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