Aug 12, 2010
Festival, SFFILM
The San Francisco Film Society will present an ambitious, expanded Fall Season 2010, commencing September 24 with the inaugural NY/SF International Children’s Film Festival and closing December 14 with a newly commissioned score performance of Sir Arne’s Treasure with the Mountain Goats.
NY/SF International Children’s Film Festival
September 24-26
Landmark’s Embarcadero Center Cinema
A celebration of diverse, enlightening, inspiring and entertaining films for kids ages 6-18 and their families
Film in the Fog: The Incredible Shrinking Man
October 2
Main Post Theater in the Presidio
Free family-friendly outdoor screening of a sci-fi classic
Film Arts Forum: Pitch Perfect
October 4
Mezzanine
A panel and networking event focusing on the mechanics of effective pitching for documentaries and narrative features
Taiwan Film Days
October 22-24
Viz Cinema
A showcase of the best contemporary Taiwanese cinema
French Cinema Now
October 28-November 3
Landmark’s Embarcadero Center Cinema
Significant new works from one of the world’s most renowned filmmaking countries
Sneak Preview: Nice Guy Johnny
November 4
Roxie Theater
Indie director Edward Burns presents his new film in person
Cinema by the Bay
November 5-8
Roxie Theater, Southern Exposure and the Lab
Celebrating the passion, innovation and diversity of Bay Area filmmaking
Polanski + Sza/Za
November 10
Premier Theater at Letterman Digital Arts Center
Rarely seen early short films by the master director with live musical accompaniment by the Warsaw-based electro-acoustical duo Sza/Za
San Francisco International Animation Festival
November 11-14
Landmark’s Embarcadero Center Cinema
The boldest and most exciting animated films from around the world
New Italian Cinema
November 14-21
Landmark’s Embarcadero Center Cinema
Celebrating the rich cinematic tradition of Italy and its newest generation of filmmakers
Sir Arne’s Treasure with the Mountain Goats
December 14
Castro Theatre
Mauritz Stiller’s classic Swedish silent film with live music by one of indie rock’s most distinctive voices
Full announcements will be sent out in the coming weeks.
For full, complete and up-to-date information on all SFFS programming, including buying tickets, visit sffs.org.