Porchlight

Description

San Francisco’s beloved nonfiction storytelling series returns to the Festival for a special night of film industry-themed stories. The rules are deceptively simple. Tell a true 10-minute tale to an audience of strangers as if you’re speaking with a good friend. The results vary wildly, but are uniformly unforgettable. Arline Klatte and Beth Lisick, the show’s cofounders and hosts, move the night along with charm and wit. The night showcases six storytellers, each accompanied by video clips. As of press time, the lineup of participants features beloved members of the film production scene in San Francisco. Sara Dosa is producer on numerous films including Inequality for All (SFIFF 2013). Her debut feature-length documentary, The Last Season, receives its world premiere at the Festival on Friday, April 25. Michael Jacobs is director of Festival short The High Five and documentary feature An Audience of One (SFIFF 2007). Xandra Castleton and David Munro are co-creators of Stand Up Planet, also screening in the Festival. All give us their take on the wonderful, trying, funny and frustrating world of filmmaking. Visit festival.sffs.org for updates on storytellers at this informal bean-spilling session. —Sean Uyehara