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The Back Story

SFFILM News + Blog. Learn more about our events and programs, filmmakers, industry insights, and more.


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Wrap Notes: Bay Area Filmmakers Shine at the 2023 SFFILM Festival

SFFILM News

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When Art Imitates Life—An Interview with Matt Johnson

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Who is Mary Harron?

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What is the future of documentary filmmaking?

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

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

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

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

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

Filmmaking + Industry

In Memoriam—Former SFFILM Executive Director Noah Cowan

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Meet the 2023 SFFILM FilmHouse Residents

Filmmakers

Meet the 2022 Documentary Film Fund Winners

Filmmakers

2022 Sloan Science in Cinema Filmmaker Fellows Announced

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Wrap Notes: SFFILM 2022—Our End-of-Year Reflections + Highlights

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Announcing the 2022 SFFILM Rainin Filmmaker with Disabilities Grant Winner

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