FESTIVAL EVENTS
The San Francisco International Film Festival offers a range of special events for filmmakers and guests—mixers, city walks, parties, brunches, and more—taking place across our 11-day festival.
Events take place at the Festival Lounge and venues across San Francisco. We encourage you to attend to connect with fellow filmmakers, industry guests, and the SFFILM community.
GO! TEAM EVENTS
We’re excited to host a series of Guest Office events specifically for filmmakers during the upcoming festival!
Guest Office Events are first come, first served and capacity is limited—so we encourage you to complete your form as soon as possible! RSVPs are required. Please use this link to RSVP and secure your spot for the following Guest Office Events:
FILMMAKER PICNIC AT THE PALACE
Sunday, April 26th / 1 – 3pm PT / RSVP here
Meet at Palace of Fine Arts (Meeting Location). Corner of Jefferson and Baker St
COOKIES & FORTUNE: CHINATOWN TO NORTH BEACH STROLL
Wednesday, April 29th / 1 – 3pm PT / RSVP here
Meet at Dragon Gate, Chinatown SF, Grant Avenue, San Francisco
WAVES & SCENIC SIGHTS: CRISSY FIELDS STROLL
Friday, May 1st / 11-12pm PT / RSVP here
Meet at the Warming Hut Park Store
FILMMAKER BRUNCH BY THE BRIDGE
Friday, May 1st / 12pm - 1:30pm PT / RSVP here
Meet at Picnic at Transit (next to Il Parco)
VIP TOUR OF LUCASFILM AND INDUSTRIAL LIGHT & MAGIC
Friday, May 1st / 2pm PT / RSVP here
Meet at the Yoda Fountain
COFFEE & GARDENS: HAIGHT-ASHBURY TO GOLDEN GATE PARK STROLL
Sunday, May 3rd / 11am – 12:30pm / RSVP here
Meet at Hayes St & Steiner St (near The Painted Ladies)
LOUNGE AND FESTIVAL EVENTS
Your badge grants you access to events at the SFFILM Festival Lounge, including daily Happy Hours with complimentary light bites and beverages.
SFFILM Festival Lounge
1008 General Kennedy Ave
The Presidio, San Francisco
Saturday, April 25 – Sunday, 26: 1–9 PM
Monday, April 27: 12–9 PM
Tuesday April 28: Closed
Wednesday, April 29 – Sunday, May 3: 12–9 PM
Venue is ADA accessible via a ramp from the Edie Rd. Parking Lot. There is no elevator in the building. We recommend using Google Maps for the most accurate directions to the Festival Lounge.
Saturday, April 25
FILMMAKER HAPPY HOUR / Sponsored by PGA/DPA / 5-7 pm
A welcome celebration in honor of the many filmmakers at this year’s SFFILM Festival!
Sunday, April 26
SLOAN SCIENCE ON SCREEN AWARD PARTY / 5-7 pm
Join us for a special celebration of Sloan Science on Screen Awardee Silent Friend.
Monday, April 27
PRE-SCREENER HAPPY HOUR / 5–7 pm
A Happy Hour to recognize all the incredible work of the SFFILM Screening Committee!
Wednesday, April 29
SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL HAPPY HOUR / 5-7 pm
Thursday, April 30th
SFFILM Mel Novikoff Award Reception / 5-7 pm PT
We are thrilled to honor a true champion of independent film, Michelle Satter!
Thursday, April 30th
TRIVIA NIGHT / Sponsored by Mubi / 7:30-9 pm P
Test your movie knowledge with a fun night of trivia and snacks. Enjoy food, drinks, and win prizes donated by Mubi!
Friday, May 1
SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL HAPPY HOUR / 5-7 pm
Saturday, May 2
SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL HAPPY HOUR / 5–7 pm
Sunday, May 3
SHORTS HAPPY HOUR / 5–7 pm PT
Highlighting our incredible Shorts Filmmakers at this year’s SFFILM Festival!
Saturday, May 2
SFFILM MAKERS PARTY / 8:30 PM – 12 AM / Sports Basement, 610 Old Mason Street
Join filmmakers, industry guests, and creatives for a Festival celebration inspired by this year’s SFFILM-supported film JARIPEO. Western attire is encouraged. RSVP here. 21+ event. RSVP required.
ATTENDEE INFORMATION
Invitations are non-transferable
Admission is space-available
The Festival Lounge is ADA accessible via ramp (no elevator)
We recommend using Google Maps for the most accurate directions