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  • That Summer in Paris

    Marina Theatre 2149 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    In this constantly surprising and touching debut, 30-year-old Blandine visits Paris to reconnect with her half-sister Julie and see her idol compete in the Olympics, but nothing goes quite according to plan.

  • Julie Keeps Quiet

    BAMPFA 2155 Center Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    With astute attention to framing and shot design, this riveting debut puts its rising tennis star protagonist front and center as she navigates the suspension of her coach amid rumors of abuse.

  • A Tribute to Chris Columbus + “Rent”

    Premier Theater at One Letterman 1 Letterman Dr # B, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Director Chris Columbus reunites most of the original Broadway cast for this vibrant adaptation of Jonathan Larson’s Tony-winning musical about young bohemians sharing dreams and heartaches in 1990s New York.

  • “Two People Exchanging Saliva” + “Budget Paradise” + “1:10”

    Marina Theatre 2149 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    In a dystopian society where kissing means death and currency is measured in slaps, a woman’s growing bond with a salesgirl sparks desire, jealousy, and dangerous consequences. Vicky Krieps narrates this bold and absurdist tragicomedy that stars Zar Amir Ebrahimi (Holy Spider) as unhappily married Angine. When she becomes infatuated with naïve young Malaise (Luana […]

  • Rains Over Babel

    Marina Theatre 2149 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Afrofuturism, surrealism, and punk blend to spin a queer, neon-lit adventure fable inspired by Dante’s Inferno.

  • Winter in Sokcho

    BAMPFA 2155 Center Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    In a snowy seaside town on South Korea’s east coast, a mysterious French artist upends an introspective young woman’s life.

  • The Quiet Son

    Marina Theatre 2149 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Pierre (Vincent Lindon) is a railroad repairman in northeastern France who discovers that his eldest son is hanging around a group of right-wing thugs in this carefully observed drama centered on family and politics.

  • Carnival of Souls

    Marina Theatre 2149 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    In this timeless progenitor of low-budget horror cinema, a woman survives a devastating car accident and begins seeing paranormal visions of ghoulish men who pursue her to the ends of the earth and her sanity.

  • Members Screening: Magic Farm

    Marina Theatre 2149 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    A hapless reporting team descends on a small Argentinean town in this pointed satire featuring Chloë Sevigny, Alex Wolff, Joe Apollonio, and Simon Rex. Free to members with RSVP.

  • Deaf President Now!

    Premier Theater at One Letterman 1 Letterman Dr # B, San Francisco, CA, United States

    In this involving documentary, students at Washington, D.C.’s Gallaudet University stage protests in March 1988, demanding that the world’s first university for the deaf and hard of hearing appoint a deaf president.

  • The Tallest Dwarf

    BAMPFA 2155 Center Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Diagnosed with hypochondroplasia dwarfism as an adult, filmmaker Julie Wyman seeks to understand her own condition as she confers with her family, medical experts, and a welcoming, creative group of little people for answers.

  • In Waves and War

    Marina Theatre 2149 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Struggling with PTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI), a group of former Navy SEALs turn to cutting-edge psychedelic therapies, embarking on a deeply personal battle to heal and reclaim their lives beyond war.

  • The Wolves Always Come at Night

    Marina Theatre 2149 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    A devastating sandstorm shatters a Mongolian herding family’s life, forcing them to migrate to the city, where they struggle with urban hardship while longing for their disappearing way of life.

  • Festival Talk: How Trans, Nonbinary, and Gender Nonconforming Representation in Cinema Can Change the World

    SFFILM Festival Lounge 1 Letterman Dr #B, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Whoever we are, whatever our identities, it’s vitally important and necessary to see diverse, respectful, bold, and authentic representations of ourselves and our experiences in media, culture, and society. And especially on screen. Amidst the current onslaught of anti-trans fearmongering and dehumanizing rhetoric and the horrifying efforts to retract the fundamental rights of trans people […]

  • Sukkwan Island

    Premier Theater at One Letterman 1 Letterman Dr # B, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Father-son bonding amid the majesty of nature takes a dark turn in this visually exhilarating adaptation of a novella by David Vann that stars Swann Arlaud and Woody Norman.

  • I Dreamed His Name

    BAMPFA 2155 Center Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Thirty years after their father disappeared during a period of civil unrest, director Ángela Carabalí and her sister Juliana travel throughout Colombia seeking answers.

  • Sonaggios

    Marina Theatre 2149 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    In this entrancing documentary, two families in Sardinia handcraft the cowbells that decorate the necks of sheep, while considering how to ensure the survival of their age-old artisanal tradition.

  • Souleymane’s Story

    Marina Theatre 2149 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Boris Lojkine’s moody and propulsive film plays like a thriller, steadily laying out the obstacles confronting undocumented immigrant Souleymane as he desperately tries to make the right choices.

  • Closing Night: Outerlands

    Premier Theater at One Letterman 1 Letterman Dr # B, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Cass, a San Francisco transplant, finds themselves an unintentional caretaker for an acquaintance’s child in this sweet local film about discovery, chosen family, and acceptance.

  • Deaf President Now!

    BAMPFA 2155 Center Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    In this involving documentary, students at Washington, D.C.’s Gallaudet University stage protests in March 1988, demanding that the world’s first university for the deaf and hard of hearing appoint a deaf president.

  • Closing Night: Outerlands

    Marina Theatre 2149 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Cass, a newcomer to San Francisco, finds themselves an unintentional caretaker for an acquaintance’s child in this sweet local film about discovery and acceptance.

  • Hot Milk

    BAMPFA 2155 Center Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    An unsettling mother/daughter story set over a sultry Spanish summer, this sexy and mysterious drama starring Emma Mackey, Fiona Shaw, and Vicky Krieps, beautifully adapts Deborah Levy’s acclaimed novel.

  • The Life Of Chuck

    AMC Kabuki 1881 Post St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    From the hearts and minds of Stephen King and Mike Flanagan comes the TIFF Audience Award winner The Life of Chuck, the extraordinary story of an ordinary man. This unforgettable, genre-bending tale celebrates the life of Charles ‘Chuck’ Krantz as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in […]

  • How to Train Your Dragon

    AMC Kabuki 1881 Post St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. On the rugged isle of Berk, a Viking boy named Hiccup defies centuries of tradition by befriending a dragon […]

  • Kerouac’s Road: The Beat of a Nation

    Roxie Theater 3117 16th Street, CA, United States

    Kerouac’s Road: The Beat of a Nation explores how the legacy of Jack Kerouac’s iconic novel On the Road reflects in today’s America. The film interweaves stories of modern-day “on-the-roaders” who share connections to Kerouac’s life, alongside those influenced by him or knew and loved him. Featured participants include Josh Brolin, W. Kamau Bell, Natalie […]

  • Honey Don’t!

    AMC Metreon 135 4th St #3000, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Be one of just 40 SFFILM members (and some of the first in the Bay Area) to see Ethan Coen’s dark comedy Honey Don’t! starring Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, and Chris Evans. Enter by midnight Sunday, August 17 for your chance to attend. Winners (one ticket each) will be randomly selected and notified Monday, August […]

  • Lurker

    AMC Kabuki 1881 Post St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Step inside the world of Lurker FIRST; this sneak peek event is exclusively for SFFILM members. Online fixation meets reality in this parasocial, paranoid film driven by a brilliant score and star-making performances. When twenty-something Los Angeles retail clerk and loner Matthew (Théodore Pellerin) encounters rising pop star Oliver (Saltburn’s Archie Madekwe), he takes the […]

  • An Evening at FilmHouse: Filmmaker Residency Showcase

    SFFILM FilmHouse 455 9th St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join SFFILM for an early evening mixer at FilmHouse, home of our FilmHouse Residency and film community hub. We’ll showcase the FilmHouse Residency, the only year-round filmmaker residency program of its kind in the United States. The program provides Bay Area-based filmmakers with artistic guidance, office space, a vibrant creative community, and sustained support from […]

  • Mr. Scorsese

    Premier Theater at One Letterman 1 Letterman Dr # B, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Few filmmakers have reshaped cinema like Martin Scorsese, and this film portrait explores all of his intricacies as he reflects on a career that redefined filmmaking. With exclusive, unrestricted access to Martin Scorsese’s private archives, the documentary series is anchored by extensive conversations with the filmmaker himself and never-before-seen interviews with friends, family and creative […]

  • Book Talk: Mondo Documentary with Thom Powers

    SFFILM FilmHouse 455 9th St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Come to FilmHouse for an evening conversation and book signing with Toronto International Film Festival Documentary Programmer Thom Powers in conversation with SFFILM Director of Programming Jessie Fairbanks. They’ll be talking about his new book Mondo Documentary, which spotlights more than 350 films he’s presented over twenty years at TIFF. The pair will also highlight […]