Category: Blog
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In Memoriam—Former SFFILM Executive Director Noah Cowan
Remembering former SFFILM Executive Director Noah Cowan On Wednesday, January 25, former SFFILM Executive Director Noah Cowan passed away at his home in Los Angeles.…
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Meet the 2023 SFFILM FilmHouse Residents
Help us give a warm welcome to 2023’s group of Bay Area–based storytellers who will take up residence at FilmHouse, SFFILM’s dynamic shared workspace for…
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Meet the 2022 Documentary Film Fund Winners
Since its launch in 2011, the SFFILM Documentary Film Fund (DFF) has supported feature-length documentaries in post-production that are distinguished by compelling stories, intriguing characters,…
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2022 Sloan Science in Cinema Filmmaker Fellows Announced
$70,000 in fellowships has been awarded to filmmakers Temi Ojo and Mark Ingber for uplifting science in narrative films SFFILM—in partnership with the Alfred P.…
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Wrap Notes: SFFILM 2022—Our End-of-Year Reflections + Highlights
As 2022 comes to a close, SFFILM’s Anne Lai reflects on a wonderful year for film in the Bay Area. A Letter from Our Executive…
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Announcing the 2022 SFFILM Rainin Filmmaker with Disabilities Grant Winner
SFFILM Rainin Filmmaker with Disabilities Grantee to receive $25,000 Writer Sarah Granger and her film, The Pain-Free Day, has been selected to receive funding through…
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Record Setting 8 SFFILM-Supported Films Headed to Sundance 2023
Meet the SFFILM Makers behind the SFFILM-supported titles On Wednesday, December 7, the Sundance Institute revealed the slate of films that will premiere at the…
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Wrap Notes: 2022 SFFILM Awards Night
Relive SFFILM Awards Night, from the red carpet glamour and awardees’ acceptance speeches to the success of our annual fundraising efforts. On Monday, December 5…
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SFFILM’s Anne Lai on the Future of the Castro Theatre
SFFILM Executive Director Anne Lai’s thoughts on preserving cinema at the Castro Theatre This past year has been an affirming success for SFFILM, and we…
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The Art Vanguard Behind SFFILM’s Renamed Award for Acting, Maria Manetti Shrem
Q&A with the Icon Whose Namesake Now Dons SFFILM’s Renamed Award for Acting: Maria Manetti Shrem Maria Manetti Shrem is an entrepreneurial force whose legacy…
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How to apply for the SFFILM FilmHouse Residency
Join the Artist Development team and supported filmmakers for a recap of how you can apply for the SFFILM FilmHouse Residency What is the…
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Meet the 2022 SFFILM Rainin Grant Winners
$450,000 in Grants Awarded to 18 Narrative Feature Projects in Various Stages of Production Since 2009, SFFILM has been in partnership with the Kenneth Rainin…