Sep 26, 2011
Festival
The San Francisco Film Society is now accepting submissions for the 55th San Francisco International Film Festival, recognized throughout the world as an extraordinary showcase of cinematic discovery and innovation in the country’s most beautiful city. Works in all genres, forms and lengths are considered. The final deadline for short films is Monday, December 5; and the final deadline for features is Monday, December 12.
• Early deadline Monday, October 3
• Regular deadline Monday, November 7
• Final deadline for short films Monday, December 5
• Final deadline for features Monday, December 12
Refreshingly intimate for a festival of its size and scope, the International combines a range of marquee premieres, international competitions, compelling documentaries, new digital media work, live music performances and star-studded gala events.
SFIFF is deeply rooted in the finest traditions of film appreciation both as an art form and as a meaningful agent for social change. The International is one of the most highly anticipated cultural events in the Bay Area and an important stop on the international festival circuit. SFIFF54 programmed 265 screenings of 193 films from 48 countries with nearly 300 filmmaker and industry guests from 22 countries around the globe. More than 75,000 enthusiastic filmgoers flocked to San Francisco to celebrate the best of international cinema.
The Festival’s Golden Gate Awards recognize the best of international and Bay Area talent by honoring superior innovation in documentary, narrative, animation, experimental and television works.
Golden Gate Awards including a juried award for Best Documentary Feature with a $20,000 prize; Best Bay Area Documentary Feature with a $15,000 prize; and awards totaling $20,000 in other categories of documentaries, shorts and works for television.
New Directors Prize A juried cash award of $15,000 to the director of a first-time narrative feature at the Festival.
FIPRESCI Prize Awarded by the International Federation of Film Critics. SFIFF is only one of three festivals in the U.S. selected to present this prestigious award.
“I’m very happy to receive the FIPRESCI prize because it exemplifies what the festival is about, it’s for people who love cinema”-Sébastian Pilote, The Salesman
Audience Awards for Best Narrative and Best Documentary Features.
HOW TO ENTER Entry form and information: sffs.org or withoutabox.com.