About SFFILM
WE SHOW WHAT FILM CAN DO
SFFILM is the hub of a vibrant Bay Area film culture connecting singular filmmakers with passionate audiences, teaching kids about the world through film, and helping independent filmmakers get their stories to the big screen. We’ve hosted the San Francisco International Film Festival since 1957, making it the longest running film festival in the Americas.
SFFILM invests in the entire cycle of the cinema experience. From world-class festivals to accessible education programs to grants for working filmmakers, we fuel every aspect of a thriving film culture.
VISION
Transforming the world through the creativity and inspiration of film.
MISSION
SFFILM is a nonprofit organization whose mission ensures independent voices in film are welcomed, heard, and given the resources to thrive. SFFILM connects and inspires audiences, students and teachers, and filmmakers through our film exhibition, youth education, and artist development programs.