The Back Story
SFFILM News + Blog. Learn more about our events and programs, filmmakers, industry insights, and more.
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Families finding shelter in ‘Home Is a Hotel’
SFFILM Exclusive

An Interview with documentarian Penny Lane
SFFILM News

A Q&A with Persistence of Vision Award-winner Mark Cousins
SFFILM Exclusive

Meet the 2022 SFFILM Youth Residents
SFFILM News

2023 SFFILM Festival Wrap Notes: Bay Area Filmmakers Shine
SFFILM News

When Art Imitates Life—An Interview with Matt Johnson
SFFILM Exclusive

Who is Mary Harron?
SFFILM Exclusive

What is the future of documentary filmmaking?
SFFILM Exclusive

Lorena Padilla’s Feature Debut Screens at the 2023 SFFILM Festival
SFFILM Exclusive

‘Joan Baez I Am a Noise’ Explores an Icon’s Legacy
SFFILM Exclusive

A director comes out of his COVID shell to make ‘Stone Turtle’
SFFILM Exclusive

SFFILM Festival Opening Night Features New Film About Local Legend Stephen Curry
SFFILM News

Will Michelle Yeoh Win An Oscar? SFFILM Thinks It’s About Time
Filmmaking + Industry

In Memoriam—Former SFFILM Executive Director Noah Cowan
SFFILM Exclusive

Meet the 2023 SFFILM FilmHouse Residents
Filmmakers