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Two Ways to Enter

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Deadlines

Oct

31

EARLY DEADLINE
(ALL)

nov

31

REGULAR DEADLINE
(MID-LENGTH / FEATURES)
FINAL DEADLINE (SHORTS)

dec

31

FINAL DEADLINE
(MID-LENGTH / FEATURES)

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About the Festival

Founded in 1957, the San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM Festival) is the longest-running film festival in the Americas. Refreshingly intimate for a festival of its size and scope, the event traditionally combines a range of marquee premieres, international competitions, compelling documentaries, new digital media work, live music performances, and star-studded red carpet events.
 
SFFILM is currently moving forward with planning its Festival for April 2021 as a hybrid in-person and online event, in accordance with all active health and safety recommendations from local, state, and federal officials. Exact dates, venue footprint, and in-person event structure are all subject to change based on the realities of producing a safe and accessible film festival at that time.
 

More than $40,000 in prizes

The Festival's juried Golden Gate Awards competition features cash prizes in 14 feature and short film categories.

Best-in-class digital presentation

When gathering to watch films in person isn't an option, SFFILM has expertise in secure streaming and live online event production.

Special artist initiatives

Visiting filmmakers have access to in-depth industry talks at the Festival and consultation from SFFILM's Artist Development team.

World-class screening venues

Screen in the best theaters in the world, from San Francisco’s classic movie palaces to state-of-the-art modern facilities.

A vibrant cultural community

Engage with communities outside the theater with school visits, mixers with partner organizations, and more.

Passionate Bay Area audiences

Experience the best Q&As in the world with thoughtful moderation and San Francisco's sophisticated and curious film lovers.

"The annual flagship event for what is quickly becoming one of the most innovative film organizations in the US.”

"Few festivals are more suited to their city than the SFFILM Festival. It’s clearly a festival programmed by those who love film for people who love film.”

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