SFFILM

The Bay Area's home for the world's finest films and filmmakers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

SFFILM Online Events

  • I’m having issues joining this event. Who can I contact?

    For the fastest response, use the SFFILM chatbot (the dialogue icon in the right corner of your screen). For member events, contact members@sffilm.org. For education and family events, contact education@sffilm.org. For all other events, please contact info@sffilm.org. Staff will be monitoring these inboxes leading up to and during each SFFILM at Home event.

  • Will these events be recorded and available later to watch?

    Event recordings are typically available post-event on the original event page.

  • Are closed-captions available?
    Closed captioning is usually available on event recordings 3-5 days after the event. To request accommodations for a specific event, please e-mail ada@sffilm.org.

Buying Tickets

  • What does it mean if a show is AT RUSH?
    A show is AT RUSH when all advance tickets have sold out. Rush tickets may be available just before showtime, and sometimes as part of the daily Noon Ticket Release. At theaters, a rush line will form outside the venue 30–60 minutes before the screening starts. Once all ticket and pass holders are seated, any empty seats will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis to those in the rush line. We offer one ticket per person waiting in line at the time of admission. Some streaming films have audience capacity limits and may go to RUSH if that limit is reached. Check event pages for availability, and always get your tickets early to ensure you have a spot. Screenings at the Drive-In will have a RUSH line for vehicles, and tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis to those in the RUSH line at showtime if space is available. During the festival, tickets may become available during our Daily Noon Ticket Releases. To find them, check the film's event page daily, at noon, during the festival. Newly-released tickets will be for sale there.
  • I’m having trouble logging into my account.
    SFFILM Members: Click the gray box at the top of the login screen to choose which set of credentials you prefer to use. 1. Username OR email + password 2. Member Number + last name Returning customers: Log in during checkout by entering your username OR email + password New Customers: You will be instructed to create an account at checkout"
  • I have a membership in my shopping cart but there is no option to purchase tickets at the member discount.

    Complete the membership purchase before adding additional items to your shopping cart. Completing the membership purchase will activate the member benefits on your record, including benefit ticket packages and member discounts.

  • I just purchased a membership but do not see the member and/or ticket package price options.

    Sign out and sign back into your account. This will refresh the web browser and update your record with any changes.

  • I’m signed in as a member, but there is no option to purchase tickets at the member rate.

    Confirm that you are using the correct member number and that your membership has not expired. Sign out and back in to your record. If problems persist, use the chat tool.

  • How do I access my e-tickets or view my order history?
    Via Confirmation Email: If you chose "Print at Home" tickets, you can present e-tickets on a mobile device for admission. Open the "MobileTickets" file attached to your confirmation email, and show it to the person scanning tickets at the theater. Via SFFILM Website: To sign in to your account click the SIGN IN icon in the upper right corner of the SFFILM website. Click where it says SIGN IN and use either your username / email + password or your member number + last name to sign in. Click the Settings icon again, and "Mobile Tickets" to find your e-tickets. You can present these on your mobile device to the person scanning tickets at the theater.
  • Can I transfer my tickets to someone else?

    Yes! Tickets are fully transferable:

    • Tickets in hand can be handed off to another person for use.
    • To give someone else your PRINT AT HOME tickets, forward them the order confirmation email. They may use the tickets attached in PDF form for admission.
    • For tickets being held at WILL CALL, email the box office at boxoffice@sffilm.org with the name of the person you are authorizing to pick up the tickets instead of you. The tickets will then be held under that person’s name at will call.
  • I can’t find my confirmation email.

    Check your Junk/Spam folder for an email from community@sffilm.org. If you find it there, please mark as 'Not Junk' and add us to your address book. If you still can’t find it, sign into your SFFILM account and click on the MY ORDERS tab to access your recent orders.

  • I purchased a Ticket Package online. How do I redeem my tickets?
    1. Sign in with the same username OR email + password you used to purchase your Ticket Package.
    2. Navigate to any regularly-priced screening and click BUY TICKETS.
    3. $0.00 "Ticket 10-Package" ticket price will appear. Select the quantity of tickets you want beside the $0.00 option and click ADD TO CART then proceed to checkout.
    4. You will receive an order confirmation when you've successfully redeemed your Ticket Package for specific screenings.
    5. If you do not see a $0.00 ticket price after signing in, or cannot find a confirmation e-mail for your Ticket Package purchase, please contact us at info@sffilm.org.
  • How do I update my contact information?
    1. Click the SIGN IN icon on the top right corner of the SFFILM website.
    2. Click where it says SIGN IN and use either your username OR e-mail + password or your member number + last name to sign in.
    3. Click the Settings icon again, and EDIT MY ACCOUNT to update your contact information.
  • I still have questions. Who can I contact?

    Email info@sffilm.org or call the Box Office at 415-561-5006.

  • What is the best way to see movies that are being streamed?

    An SFFILM Festival Pass for Streaming Programs! The Festival Streaming Pass provides access to all 2021 SFFILM festival online screenings.

  • What is the best way to see all the movies?

    A Cinevisa! Cinevisa badges provide access to all 2021 SFFILM streaming programs, and priority registration to attend in-person events at the Drive-in.

  • Where can I find a PDF of the Festival guide?

    Please download the PDF version of the guide here: PDF of the Festival Guide

Membership

  • How do I become a member?

    We’re so glad you asked! Click HERE.

     
  • How do I renew my membership?

    You can renew any of the following ways:

    • Renew online!
    • Give us a call at 415-561-5026. 
    • Send a check with memo “Membership Renewal” made out to SFFILM to 39 Mesa Street, Suite 110, San Francisco CA 94129
  • How do I purchase discounted Ticket Packages at the member rate?
    1. On the Ticket Packages page, click BUY NOW, and then click SIGN IN
    2. Use either your email OR username + password or member number + last name to sign in
    3. Select the Member price Ticket Package and proceed to checkout
  • How do I redeem the Ticket Package included with my SFFILM membership?
    The complimentary Ticket Package that is included as a benefit for Star, Director, Storyteller, and Auteur members is tied directly to your membership account.
    1. Navigate to any regular priced screening, click Buy Tickets
    2. Sign in to your membership account
    3. Choose the $0.00 Ticket 10-Pack price option from the list of ticket prices
    4. Proceed to checkout
  • I’m member. How do I RSVP for Member Screenings?

    Members receive email notifications for monthly member screenings. You can RSVP one of two ways:

    • Go to SFFILM’s online calendar and scroll to any event labeled Member Screening.
    • Click the RSVP button and log in to your membership, select the desired ticket quantity from the dropdown then proceed to checkout OR click RSVP on the email invitation and follow the same steps as above.
  • When I try to register for a member screening, ‘0’ tickets appear in the dropdown.

    It sounds like you have used your member screening allotment for the year. You can upgrade or renew HERE to replenish your access.

  • A Member Screening is "At Capacity". Is there a waitlist or a rush line?

    Email members@sffilm.org to be added to a waitlist or for more information on a rush line.

  • Can I bring guests to Member Screenings with my membership?
    Yes! If you would like to bring a guest, this will count as 2 RSVPs for that screening. When registering for a screening, you can select up to two tickets if your account has them available.
  • How do I get tickets?
    1. Sign in using your username OR email + password or member number + last name.
    2. Select the film screening you would like to attend and click BUY TICKETS
    3. Proceed to checkout and you will receive a confirmation email once completed.
  • How can I access the member pre-sale?
    Member pre-sale notices are sent via email. Follow the link in the message to purchase tickets, or check our website calendar of events. Be sure to sign in to our website with your member information to purchase tickets at the member rate.
  • How will I find out about member events?

    Invitations are sent via email. You can also check our calendar of events HERE.

  • How can I find my member number?
    Member numbers can be found on your Member card, or at the bottom of member screening emails. Additionally, you can search for it by clicking the SIGN IN icon on the top right corner of SFFILM.org. Click LOG IN and choose "Forgot your number?" You will be asked to enter your First Name, Last Name and Zip code. Your member number will then be emailed to you.
  • I’m a member, but I haven’t been receiving emails from SFFILM as of late.

    Double check your spam folder to make sure SFFILM emails are not being sent there by mistake! Email members@sffilm.org to confirm we have your correct email address on our list.

  • How can I apply for a Student or Senior rate?

    Email members@sffilm.org or give us a call at 415-561-5026 and we can assist with processing Senior or Student memberships over the phone. Valid photo ID required.

  • I forgot my username or password.

    If you cannot remember the email address associated with your account please email members@sffilm.org and we will send it to you. To reset your password, click the FORGOT YOUR PASSWORD? link found in the bottom right corner of the sign in window. Provide your email and a reset link will be sent to you.

  • Can I bring my kids to the SFFILM Festival?

    We also have extensive public programming including screenings, events, and workshops available to kids of all ages and their families. Access these opportunities through the new SFFILM Family Membership add-on! The Family Membership add-on can be combined with any SFFILM membership at the Film Fan level or above, and provides you and your family with early access and discounts on SFFILM Education programs.

Jobs at SFFILM

  • Is SFFILM hiring?

    Please visit our careers page to see if we have any openings. We do not accept resumes if we are not hiring.

  • Did you receive my job or internship application? How can I find out my job or internship status?
    Please leave your full name and email address, as well as what role(s) you applied for if you're able to recall. We will check to be sure that we received your application and/or let you know where we are in the hiring process.
  • Do you have summer internships?
    We usually offer one or two Summer internships, primarily in our Education department. For all other departments, Fall and Spring are our busier seasons where we hire many more interns. We generally open our Summer internship application around mid April. Summer Internships will run from mid June through August.
  • When do internship applications open?
    We generally open our Summer internship application around mid April. Summer Internships will run from mid June through August.

Accessibility

  • Where can I find a PDF of the Festival guide?

    Please download the PDF version of the guide HERE

  • Are service dogs welcome?

    Yes. Service animals on a leash and under their owner’s control are welcome in all venues. Emotional support animals are not.

  • Do you have a point person for onsite ADA requests?
    During the SFFILM festival, SFFILM venue managers will be your point person.
  • Will films and other events have closed captions availble?
    A list of films with closed captioning will be made available when the program is announced. We are not generally able to provide captioning for live events, however all events will have recordings available, and recordings will be captioned generally 3–5 days after the event.
  • What if I have more questions about accessibility at SFFILM events?
    You can read more here!