Category: Teaching Tools

The SFFILM Education team works tirelessly to provide materials for teachers to easily incorporate film into their curriculum, including lesson plans, study and discussion guides, and more.

  • Jim Henson Idea Man (2024)

    Jim Henson Idea Man (2024)

    Ron Howard’s documentary Jim Henson Idea Man is a radically honest and inspiring documentary about the world- renowned puppeteer Jim Henson.   From our 2024…

  • If I Could Stay / Si Pudiera Quedarme (2024)

    If I Could Stay / Si Pudiera Quedarme (2024)

    Help students to deepen their understanding and empathy toward immigration issues as they apply these themes: Identity, Belonging, Resilience, Empathy, and Sacrifice.   From our…

  • Blink (2024)

    Blink (2024)

    Blink highlights the themes of love, resilience, and the importance of cherishing life’s moments.   From our 2024 Schools at Doc Stories program: Blink highlights…

  • Shorts 6: Youth Works (2024)

    Shorts 6: Youth Works (2024)

    Celebrating young filmmakers and up-and-coming cinematic voices   Youth Works celebrates and spotlights young filmmakers from within the Bay Area and as far across the…

  • Shorts 5: Family Films (2024)

    Shorts 5: Family Films (2024)

    Exploring new ideas, curiosity, and self-discovery through short films   Wondrous and whimsical shorts from near and far corners of the world grace our festival…

  • Puffin Rock and the New Friends

    Puffin Rock and the New Friends

    Learning about animal environments and friendship with Puffin Rock and the New Friends   Cartoon Saloon, the renowned Irish studio known for their beautifully crafted…

  • From Fact to Fiction (2024)

    From Fact to Fiction (2024)

    Explore family values, dynamic challenges, and unique ideas in this collection of short films   This striking collection of shorts explores the imaginative and thought-provoking…

  • Counted Out

    Counted Out

    Connecting math with civic engagement and societal issues in this profound documentary   In the United States, math is a gatekeeper. In an increasingly algorithm-and-data…

  • Going Varsity in Mariachi

    Going Varsity in Mariachi

    Learning about leadership and perseverance through Going Varsity in Mariachi   In the competitive world of high school mariachi, the musicians from the South Texas…

  • The Last Repair Shop + A Concerto is a Conversation

    The Last Repair Shop + A Concerto is a Conversation

    Exploring the importance of music and mentorship with The Last Repair Shop + A Concerto is a Conversation   From Academy Award-nominated directing duo Ben…

  • Copa 71

    Copa 71

    Learning about the first women’s World Cup with Copa 71   With extensive archival material and present-day interviews, Copa 71 provides insight into the unprecedented…

  • Story & Pictures By

    Story & Pictures By

    Exploring the world of picture books and the creators behind them through ‘Story & Pictures By’   Children’s picture books have brought creativity, joy, and…