Sep 5, 2012
Festival
The San Francisco Film Society is now accepting submissions for the 56th San Francisco International Film Festival, recognized throughout the world as an extraordinary showcase of cinematic discovery and innovation in one of the country’s most beautiful cities. Works in all genres, forms and lengths are considered. Deadlines:
• Early deadline Tuesday, October 9
• Regular deadline Monday, November 5
• Final deadline for short films Monday, December 3
• Final deadline for features Monday, December 10
HOW TO ENTER Entry form and information: sffs.org or withoutabox.com.
Founded in 1957, SFIFF is the longest-running film festival in the Americas. Refreshingly intimate for a festival of its size and scope, the Festival 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. SFIFF 2012 presented 289 screenings of 174 films in 41 languages from 45 countries, and brought nearly 300 filmmaker and industry guests to the Festival from more than 20 countries around the globe. More than 70,000 enthusiastic filmgoers flocked to San Francisco to celebrate the best of international cinema.
The Festival’s awards and prizes 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 shorts, youth-produced and family films.
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.
Audience Awards for Best Narrative and Best Documentary Features.
“Screening at SFIFF will forever be high on the list of the best moments of my life-the combination of an amazing staff, wonderful audiences and proximity to so many great filmmakers made the experience unforgettable.”
–Peter Nicks, director of The Waiting Room, winner of the Golden Gate Award for Best Bay Area Documentary Feature at SFIFF55