2021 Festival Video Library
Relive the 2021 SFFILM Festival with this selection of videos from our Live Talks and filmmaker Q&As. Schools at the Festival event videos can be found here.
Live Talks
Art as Activism: Tackling Racism through Storytelling
Guests include Boots Riley. Daisuke "Dice" Tsutsumi, Elizabeth Lo, Lourdes Portillo and Nijla Mu'min.
Identity and Craft with Mark Duplass and Natalie Morales
Guests include Mark Duplass and Natalie Morales.
Filming in Extreme Locations
Guests include Angelique Molina, Kelley Kali, Maimouna Jallow and Tasha Van Zandt.
Cine Mexicano Filmmakers on Rebellion and Innovation
Guests include Alexis Gambis, Ángeles Cruz, Luciana Kaplan, Nicolás Pereda, Rodrigo Reyes and Teresa Camou Guerrero.
Oscar Categories Explained!
Guests include Beth D'Amato, Emile Mosseri, Jamika Wilson, Randy Thom, Sergio Lopez-Rivera.
Award Conversations
Vanessa Kirby: Impact Award
Vanessa Kirby receives the 2021 Impact Award for her extensive contributions, artistic innovation, and fearless dedication to the craft of cinema.
Peter Nicks: George Gund III Award
Peter Nicks receives the 2021 George Gund III Craft of Cinema Award in recognition of his distinguished service to cinema as an art form.
Sloan Science on Screen: “Overclockers”
SFFILM’s Sloan Science on Screen program presents a deep dive into the science Overclockers. Guests include Debbie G. Senesky, Michael Fox and Michael Wnuk.
Persistence of Vision Award + Q+A: "Cryptozoo"
Dash Shaw receives the 2021 Persistence of Vision Award and discusses the making of Cryptozoo. Guests include Dash Shaw and Trevor Jimenez.
2021 Golden Gate Awards Presentation
The Golden Gate Awards welcomed filmmakers from all over the world for personal acceptances this year! Established in 1957, The Golden Gate Awards increase the attention and resources given to independent filmmakers.
Q&A from programs at the Drive-In
Q+A: Naked Singularity
Director Chase Palmer joins producer Tony Ganz and stars Olivia Cooke + Ed Skrein to discuss the world premiere of Naked Singularity.
Q+A: The Dry
Director Robert Connolly joins star Eric Bana to discuss their film The Dry.
Q+A: Lily Topples the World
Director Jeremy Workman joins subject Lily Hevesh to discuss their film Lily Topples the World.
Q+A: Censor
Director Prano Bailey-Bond joins us to discuss her film Censor.
Q+A: Homeroom
Director Peter Nicks joins Associate Producer + Sound Recordist Gaby Arvizu and subjects Dwayne Davis + Jessica Ramos to discuss their film Homeroom.
Q+A: Strawberry Mansion
Directors Albert Birney + Kentucker Audley join us to discuss their film Strawberry Mansion.
Q+A: Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Director Marilyn Agrelo and Producers Ellen Scherer Crafts + Trevor Crafts join us to discuss their film Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street.
Q+A: Supercool
Director Teppo Airaksinen joins stars Miles J. Harvey + Jake Short to discuss the World Premiere of their film Supercool.
Q+A: Socks on Fire
Director Bo McGuire joins us to discuss his film Socks on Fire.