Sep 3, 2013
Festival, SFFILM
The San Francisco Film Society is now accepting submissions for the 57th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 24-May 8, 2014), recognized throughout the world as an extraordinary showcase of cinematic discovery and innovation in one of the country’s most beautiful cities. Works in all genres, forms and lengths are considered. Deadlines:
• Early deadline Monday, October 7
• Regular deadline Monday, November 4
• Final deadline for short films Monday, December 2
• Final deadline for features Monday, December 9
HOW TO ENTER Entry form and information: sffs.org or withoutabox.com.
Founded in 1957, SFIFF is the longest-running film festival in the Americas. Refreshingly intimate for a festival of its size and scope, the Festival combines a range of marquee premieres, international competitions, compelling documentaries, new digital media work, live music performances and star-studded gala events.
Led by San Francisco Film Society Executive Director Ted Hope, SFIFF is dedicated to celebrating creativity, inspiration, collaboration and innovation and is deeply rooted in the finest traditions of film appreciation both as an art form and as a meaningful agent for social change. SFIFF 2013 presented 263 screenings of 158 films from 51 countries, and brought more than 200 filmmaker and industry guests to the Festival from more than 20 countries around the globe. Tens of thousands of enthusiastic filmgoers flocked to San Francisco to celebrate the best of international cinema.
“The moment the lights came up at each of my screenings, it seemed like scores of hands would instantly shoot into the air, straining to get the attention of the moderator. San Francisco audiences are so inquisitive and outspoken, and the festival slate is perfectly programmed to stoke conversation around the films. It makes for an electric environment.”
–Dan Krauss, director of The Kill Team, winner of the Golden Gate Award for Best Bay Area Documentary Feature at SFIFF56
The Festival’s awards and prizes recognize the best of international and Bay Area talent by honoring superior innovation in documentary, narrative, animation, experimental and television works.
Golden Gate Awards–Including juried awards for Best Documentary Feature with a $10,000 prize; Best Bay Area Documentary Feature with a $5,000 prize; and awards totaling more than $10,000 in other categories of shorts, youth-produced and family films.
New Directors Prize–A juried cash award of $10,000 to the director of a first narrative feature at the Festival.
FIPRESCI Prize–Awarded by the International Federation of Film Critics. SFIFF is only one of three festivals in the U.S. selected to present this prestigious award.
Audience Awards–For Best Narrative and Best Documentary Features
“I believe every festival reflects the energy of its community, and I cannot imagine a more supportive community for cinema than the Bay Area nor a more encouraging, engaging, and diverse film festival than the San Francisco International Film Festival.”
–Kalyanee Mam, director of A River Changes Course, winner of the Golden Gate Award for Best Documentary Feature at SFIFF56