From the Archives
Relive some of the best onstage conversations hosted by SFFILM in recent years, featuring world-class filmmakers and actors. Every day of our original 2020 Festival dates (April 8–21), we’ll be sharing videos of full onstage presentations, along with links to watch the films being discussed, when possible.
Check this page for new content each day starting April 8!
Laura Linney: Onstage tribute & conversation
An in-depth onstage conversation with Laura Linney, on the occasion of her SFFILM Festival tribute.
'First Man' Q&A with filmmakers & scientists
An onstage Q&A with the screenwriter of 'First Man' and NASA scientists Leon Alkalai and Steve Swanson.
'Barry' Q&A with Henry Winkler & Sarah Goldberg
An onstage Q&A with actors Henry Winkler and Sarah Goldberg following a sneak preview of the first season of 'Barry.'
'Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot' Q&A with Gus Van Sant & Danny Elfman
An onstage Q&A with Gus Van Sant and Danny Elfman following a screening of 'Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot.'
Wayne Wang: Onstage tribute & conversation
An in-depth onstage conversation with filmmaker Wayne Wang, on the occasion of his SFFILM Festival tribute.
Spike Lee: Onstage tribute & conversation
An in-depth onstage conversation with filmmaker Spike Lee, on the occasion of his SFFILM tribute.
Guy Maddin: State of Cinema Address
Revisit Guy Maddin's rousing State of Cinema Address from the 2018 SFFILM Festival.
Claire Denis: Onstage tribute & conversation
An in-depth onstage conversation with filmmaker Claire Denis, on the occasion of her SFFILM Festival tribute.
'How to Talk to Girls at Parties' Q&A with John Cameron Mitchell and Neil Gaiman
An onstage Q&A following a screening of 'How to Talk to Girls at Parties' with director John Cameron Mitchell and author Neil Gaiman.
John C. Reilly: Onstage tribute & conversation
An in-depth onstage conversation with John C. Reilly, on the occasion of his SFFILM Festival tribute.
'The Sisters Brothers' Q&A with John C. Reilly and Alison Dickey
An onstage Q&A with actor John C. Reilly and producer Alison Dickey following a screening of 'The Sisters Brothers.'
'On the Basis of Sex' Q&A with filmmakers & cast
An onstage Q&A with the cast & filmmakers of 'On the Basis of Sex,' on the occasion of SF Honors 2018.
Rupert Everett: Onstage tribute & conversation
An in-depth conversation with Rupert Everett about his career, moderated by Kyle Buchanan..
Laura Dern: Onstage tribute & conversation
An in-depth conversation with actor Laura Dern on the occasion of her 2019 SFFILM Festival tribute.
Martin Scorsese: Onstage tribute & conversation
An in-depth conversation with Martin Scorsese about his non-fiction filmmaking, from Doc Stories 2019.
Rob Epstein & Jeffrey Friedman: Onstage tribute & conversation
An in-depth conversation with filmmakers Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, on the occasion of their receiving the George Gund III Craft of Cinema Award.
'End Game' Q&A with Co-Directors Rob Epstein & Jeffrey Friedman
An onstage Q&A following a screening of 'End Game' with co-directors Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman and the film's subjects.
Guillermo del Toro: Onstage tribute & conversation
An in-depth conversation with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro about his career, moderated by Noah Cowan.
'Citizen Kane' Q&A with William Randolph Hearst III
William Randolph Hearst III and David Thomson in conversation about Orson Welles' 'Citizen Kane.'
'Booksmart' Q&A with director Olivia Wilde & cast
An in-depth conversation Olivia Wilde and the cast of 'Booksmart.'
'Sorry to Bother You' Q&A with director Boots Riley & cast
The onstage Q&A following the hometown premiere of Boots Riley's 'Sorry to Bother You.'
State of Cinema Address by Boots Riley
Revisit Boots Riley's radical State of Cinema Address from the 2019 SFFILM Festival.
'The Aeronauts' Sloan Prize Q&A with filmmakers & scientists
Revisit the Sloan Prize conversation with the director and producer of 'The Aeronauts' and special scientist guests.
Charlize Theron: Onstage tribute & conversation
An in-depth conversation Charlize Theron about her career, moderated by Anne Thompson.
'Tully' Q&A with Jason Reitman and Charlize Theron
An onstage Q&A with director Jason Reitman and actor Charlize Theron following a screening of 'Tully.'
'Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City'' Q&A with cast & crew
Relive the lively Q&A from Opening Night of the 2019 SFFILM Festival featuring Armistead Maupin, Laura Linney, and more.
2020 SFFILM Festival Trailer
A sampling of the films included in the 2020 SFFILM Festival lineup.
