2025 Festival Education

Schools at the Festival
Classes attend matinees of curated film programs with filmmakers from around the world at no cost to students or educators.
Schools at the Festival Program Guide
The Schools at the Festival program introduces students ages 6 to 18 to international film and the art of filmmaking.


Nellie Wong Essay Contest
Cultivating students’ imagination, critical and creative thinking skills through the art of film.
Family-Friendly Programs
Engaging hands-on workshops, a colorful and musical tale of young Frida Kahlo, and shorts for and made by youth offer captivating fare for parents and kids alike.

Contact Director of Education Keith Zwölfer at kzwolfer@sffilm.org with questions about Schools at the Festival and to find out how to get your kids involved.