Events

A kinetic, kaleidoscopic portrait of Ukrainian youth, alive with movement, color, and music, where dance floors become spaces of connection, release, and resistance as war threatens to consume their nation.

A photographer turned war reporter documents life in Gaza while raising his newborn son, confronting the impossible challenge of bearing witness to catastrophe while protecting those he loves.

Doc Talks’ final gathering profiles the esteemed and prolific Sam Pollard and rising star J.M. Harper. Pollard and Harper will discuss their newest features, Tutu and Soul Patrol, and their processes of excavating history, culture, and politics in their work.

Erik Shirai cinematically captures the spectacle of strength that is the world of professional sumo wrestling, and shines a rare spotlight on the secrecy of the sport and its formidable competitors.

A visually stunning ode to impeccable craftsmanship and the beauty of Maine, Luke Lorentzen’s latest documentary profiles the workers of Brooklin Boat Yard, a company building custom wooden yachts since 1960.

A revelatory portrait of Desmond Tutu, the beloved South African archbishop whose fearless moral voice, infectious humor, and unwavering commitment to justice helped reshape a nation and inspire generations.

Want to support SFFILM’s work that fuels the full cycle of the cinema experience? Save the date for SFFILM Awards Night—San Francisco’s premier awards season event and vital fundraiser for the Bay Area’s leading film arts and culture institution since 1957. Awards Night 2026 will take place on Monday, December 7, 2026.