2021 Festival Live Events

April 9, 2021 at 10:00 am PT Online

Peter Nicks: George Gund III Award

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

April 9, 2021 at 10:00 am PT Online

Sloan Science on Screen: “Overclockers”

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

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

Opening Night: Naked Singularity

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

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Naked Singularity

Fri, Apr 9 at 9:30 pm

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

Naked Singularity

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

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April 10, 2021 at 4:00 pm PT Online

Art as Activism: Tackling Racism through Storytel...

Sat, Apr 10 at 4:00 pm

Apr 10

Art as Activism: Tackling Racism through Storytelling

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

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

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

Sat, Apr 10 at 6:30 pm

Apr 10

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

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

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At Rush!

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...

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April 11, 2021 at 4:00 pm PT Online

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

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

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

Lily Topples the World

Sun, Apr 11 at 6:30 pm

Apr 11

Lily Topples the World

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

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

Sneak Peek: Language Lessons

Sun, Apr 11 at 9:30 pm

Apr 11

Sneak Peek: Language Lessons

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

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April 12, 2021 at 4:00 pm PT Online

Filming in Extreme Locations

Mon, Apr 12 at 4:00 pm

Apr 12

Filming in Extreme Locations

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

April 13, 2021 at 4:00 pm PT Online

Cine Mexicano Filmmakers on Rebellion and Innovation

Tue, Apr 13 at 4:00 pm

Apr 13

Cine Mexicano Filmmakers on Rebellion and Innovation

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

April 14, 2021 at 4:00 pm PT Online

Oscar Categories Explained!

Wed, Apr 14 at 4:00 pm

Apr 14

Oscar Categories Explained!

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

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

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

Thu, Apr 15 at 7:30 pm

Apr 15

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

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

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At Rush!

person with a bloody face and tears looks forward

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...

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April 16, 2021 at 4:00 pm PT Online

The Making of “Cryptozoo” with Dash Shaw

Fri, Apr 16 at 4:00 pm

Apr 16

The Making of “Cryptozoo” with Dash Shaw

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

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

Homeroom

Fri, Apr 16 at 6:30 pm

Apr 16

Homeroom

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

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

Strawberry Mansion

Fri, Apr 16 at 9:30 pm

Apr 16

Strawberry Mansion

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

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2021 SFFILM Festival Golden Gate Awards

Sat, Apr 17 at 11:00 am

April 17, 2021 at 11:00 am PT Online

2021 SFFILM Festival Golden Gate Awards

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

April 17, 2021 at 4:00 pm PT Online

Tribute to Vanessa Kirby

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

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

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

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

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Supercool

Sat, Apr 17 at 9:30 pm

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

Supercool

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

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