Celebrating a summer of creativity and collaboration with the next generation of storytellers.
Photo by Tommy Lau.
SFFILM Education has successfully concluded its annual Youth Filmmakers Camp, a dynamic and immersive program designed for teens ages 13–18. Divided into both a Starter and Advanced Lab, the two-week camp empowers students to explore the full spectrum of the filmmaking process—from idea generation and pitching to screenwriting, cinematography, sound design, and editing. Through hands-on learning and team-based collaboration, participants create original narrative short films, guided throughout by SFFILM’s instructors, guest lecturers, and dedicated interns.
Learning in a Professional Environment with Professional Tools
This year, the camp partnered with the University of San Francisco’s Media Department, giving students access to state-of-the-art facilities and industry-standard equipment. Campers worked in professional-grade editing suites using Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Pro Tools, gaining real-world and professional experience in a supportive, creative environment.
“I tend to empathize really strongly with the people that I see on screen,” says Camper Aisha McCulloch. I think [sharing] those emotions that you’re having when you’re writing the story is really powerful, and film is one of the few mediums where you can do that.”
Photo by Tommy Lau
Guidance From Acclaimed Bay Area Filmmakers
Throughout the program, students were inspired by visits from acclaimed industry professionals, including producer Todd Traina, Oscar-winning Pixar animator Trevor Jimenez (Weekends, 2017), Sundance fellows Roberto Fatal and Kyle Casey Chu, and a number of SFFILM FilmHouse Residents. These guests offered invaluable insight into the craft and industry, expanding students’ perspectives and sparking new ambitions.
SFFILM-supported filmmaker Jessica Jones attended and discussed editing with campers; she shared her process and best practices for cutting together their films. “I’m impressed by high school students who are editing and really familiar with Premiere,” she said. “The kids who are in this camp are really enthusiastic filmmakers… They’re commitment to this artistic medium and their age in doing so is really cool” film.”
Both the Starter and Advanced Lab concluded with celebratory red carpet screenings, where students presented their finished films to an audience of family, friends, and SFFILM board members. Each team participated in a post-screening Q&A, sharing reflections on their creative process and what they learned. As a final capstone, campers were invited on an exclusive tour of the Pixar campus, where they witnessed concept artwork from their latest release, Elio and more–a special opportunity made possible by longtime Pixar animator and animation supervisor Bret Parker.
Photo by Tommy Lau
One parent writes, “This was truly a memorable experience. We appreciate all the hard work you all [SFFILM] put into challenging the students with their creative thought process and provoking them to work collaboratively in such a limited timeline. I’m so happy we got to witness their process and finals in their presentations!”
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Many of the year’s top Oscar-contending documentaries are set for exhibition at the 11th annual Doc Stories, the prestigious four-day cinematic event in San Francisco put on by SFFILM.
We’re thrilled to welcome you to 2025 Doc Stories! Click the button below to access graphics and film stills, and scroll down for key info, hashtags, and SFFILM’s social handles. Whether you’re highlighting your top picks or inviting your community to attend a screening, this toolkit is here to help you amplify.
We are no longer accepting applications for this role.
OVERVIEW
The Social & Digital Content Creator creates, publishes, and amplifies multimedia storytelling that connects audiences to films, filmmakers, and film culture—always working to advance SFFILM’s four strategic content pillars: deepening film appreciation, responding to pop-culture moments, activating festival/awards season attention, and driving conversion for SFFILM events, programs, and sponsors. Reporting to the Digital Content Manager (and collaborating closely with the Digital Marketing Manager and Communications team), this role blends creative production, social strategy, and technical execution. Bay Area–based candidates are required for weekly in-office time and event coverage.
This is a seasonal, full-time (40 hrs/wk) position starting as soon as possible in October and ending Thu, Dec 18, 2025. This position is paid at the exempt rate of $1320 per week and will require evening and weekend availability during some event weeks. Application review begins September 26, 2025 and will be rolling after that. Applications must include links to portfolio or an overview of content work that includes links to social accounts, video, writing, or campaign work. Internships/personal projects are acceptable.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Overview
Execute against content briefs and campaign workplans that map directly to SFFILM’s content pillars and measurable goals (engagement, awareness, ticket sales, membership, sponsor KPIs)
Support the maintenance of the integrated editorial & social calendar; surface timely ideas that balance evergreen film-appreciation content with time-sensitive pop-culture and festival beat coverage
Coordinate across Marketing, Press, Guest Services, and Artist Development to align messaging, assets, and approvals
Adhere to project budgets, schedules, and approval workflows
Support integration of web, email, and social campaigns (content, timing, tracking)
Multimedia Production
Shoot and edit short-form video and audio pieces for social and web (interviews, trailers, Reels, clips, podcasts)
Create simple graphics, GIFs, and motion assets; source/curate photography and archival materials
Produce pre-production materials (storyboards, shot lists) and support post-production workflows; organize and archive assets for reuse
Social & Audience Engagement
Produce daily social content (copy + assets) tailored to platform and pillar objective
Publish across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and other priority channels
Collaborate with Digital Content Manager on influencer strategy to reach beyond SFFILM’s core audience
Be the primary Community Manager in social media DM’s as part of audience engagement strategy
Monitor channels, engage community, reshare user content, and triage basic customer queries
Capture live event coverage (photo, short video, commentary) as assigned
Collaborate with the Digital Marketing Manager on sponsor integrations and paid content strategies
Compliance, Operations & Reporting
Ensure legal compliance for publishing: credits, clearances, copyright, privacy, and press/guest material workflows
Adhere to best quality control practices
Help launch and populate festival guest and press portals with toolkits and content as needed.
Prepare regular social analytics reports and a final wrap report summarizing campaign performance and learnings
Qualifications
3–5 years’ experience in digital content production, social media, or digital marketing (including internships/freelance)
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
Keen editorial judgment
Practical experience shooting and editing short video (Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar)
Familiarity with graphic tools (Photoshop, Canva); confident mobile phone photo/video skills
Experience publishing in a CMS (WordPress preferred); basic SEO and analytics literacy
Comfortable working quickly on time-sensitive content while preserving accuracy and brand standards
Excellent organization, communication, and cross-team collaboration skills
Portfolio required (links to social accounts, video, writing, or campaign work — internships/personal projects acceptable)
Passion for film and cultural fluency across music, fashion, art, sports, politics, and activism
Ability to work nights/weekends for events as scheduled
Preferred tools/experience: WordPress, Google Analytics, UTMs, MailChimp, Basecamp, Adobe Creative Suite, FileMaker or similar database experience.
ABOUT SFFILM
For nearly 70 years, SFFILM has been transforming the world through the creativity and inspiration of film. As the Bay Area’s premier film institution since 1957, SFFILM cultivates an enduring and vibrant film culture, expertly connecting singular storytellers with passionate audiences. With world-class festivals, accessible education, and robust filmmaker support, SFFILM champions cinema as a force for connection, creativity, and change. Our annual public film festivals include the San Francisco International Film Festival and Doc Stories. The SFFILM Presents series and Family programming give Bay Area audiences early, exclusive access to film events all year. SFFILM’s youth Education program empowers over 15,000 local students and educators with learning opportunities that foster media literacy, global citizenship, and a lifelong love of movies. And SFFILM propels the careers of independent filmmakers from the Bay Area and beyond through vital grants, residencies, and diverse creative development services in our Artist Development initiative.
We’re thrilled to welcome you to 2025 Doc Stories! To help you promote your film during the festival—and get a lift from our own social media presence—we’ve put together a social media toolkit. Below, you’ll find your social media graphics, SFFILM’s handles, the Festival’s official hashtags, and other content that will help you amplify your posts.
Remember: tagging SFFILM in your posts allows us to easily like, share, and comment—and that extends your posts’ reach to our audience of media, industry folks, ticket buyers, sponsors, and funders!
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