In addition to financial assistance, recipients receive various benefits through sffilm s filmmaker services programs. The djerassi residency award san francisco film society screenwriting fellowship provides uninterrupted time for work, reflection and collegial interaction, making this award unique in its capacity to provide a screenwriter with an inspiring and supportive environment in a. Four features supported by sffilm makers programs to screen at. Established to assist in the attraction of film and television production to san. Berlin, tribeca, san francisco international film festival and ifp. Dff grants are awarded once each year to documentary. She is currently the director of programs for the austin film society where she oversees filmmaker grants and programs as well as austin public, the citys community media center. What we do san francisco international film festival the longestrunning film festival in the americas, the sffilm festival is an extraordinary showcase of cinematic discovery. Filmhouse resident, san francisco film society, 2015 2017 attla best documentary short director, tulsa american film festival, 2016 in attlas tracks golden gate award, san francisco international film festival, 2016 in attlas tracks. San francisco international film festival wikipedia. Fall 2016 filmmaking grants announced kenneth rainin foundation.
Spring 2017 filmmaking grants announced kenneth rainin. San francisco, ca the san francisco film society sffs, in partnership with the kenneth. This free lecture program, begun in 2006, features archivists from around the world presenting field reports on. Grants are made by invitation only to a small number of taxexempt organizations in the united states, such as museums, universities and other educational or artrelated institutions in support of exhibitions and internships to broaden and deepen the understanding of east asian art in the united states. Artist development providing critical support to filmmakers worldwide. New program for narrative feature filmmakers seeks to help level the playing field with cash grants, residency opportunities, consultation services and networking events january 20, 2015, san francisco, ca the san francisco film society today announced the launch of the sffs women filmmaker fellowship, a new suite of services designed to support female writerdirectors. The sf film society has been a champion of emerging and international filmmakers since its first edition 60 years ago, rachel rosen, sf film society director of programming, said in a. A fictionalized memoir, the series centers on a queer narrative from the. Exact amounts of individual grants and the number of grants made will be determined on an annual basis. A massive list of winter 2017 grants all filmmakers should know about.
Evening received a documentary film fund grant for postproduction in spring 2017. Meet the winners of the 2017 sffilm documentary film fund grants. Grants may be sorted by title, agency, deadline or category by clicking on column headers. The san francisco film society, in partnership with the kenneth rainin foundation, is the largest granting body for independent narrative feature films in the united states. San francisco, ca june, 2017the national film preservation foundation today announced grants to save 57 films, including code blue 1972, a recruitment film aimed at bringing minorities into the medical field made by henry hamptons blackside inc. The fort worth film commission film festival grant is designed to support. President trump has proposed a budget that would defund dozens of. But they also offer an array of support to individual filmmakers, screenwriters, and producers through their filmmaker360 program, including help with project development, residencies, and a. San francisco film society san francisco, ca doc talks at sffs. About us sffilm champions the worlds finest films and filmmakers through programs anchored in and inspired by the spirit and values of the san francisco bay area. The film arts board will continue to provide consulting. The foundations book program includes early support for hidden figures. How san francisco s film society built a powerful financial support system for bay area filmmaking san francisco s film society doesnt just give filmmakers money.
Fall 2017 filmmaking grants announced kenneth rainin foundation. On thursday, may 2, the national film preservation foundation will copresent amazing tales from the archives at the san francisco silent festival. San francisco, ca sffilm today announced today that the 2019 san francisco international film festivals lineup will. The california historical society is a significant repository for wideranging collections and artifacts available for research. A massive list of spring 2017 grants all filmmakers should. The 2017 documentary film fund will nearly double its total funding thanks to a generous gift from jennifer battat and the jenerosity foundation. The san francisco film society is a nonprofit arts organization located in san francisco, california that presents yearround programs and events in film exhibition, media education and filmmaker services. Sffilm announces official lineup for 63rd san francisco international film festival, despite event cancellation. Six features supported by sffilm makers program to screen at.
The san francisco film society is moving its awards night from the spring into awards season, setting its 60th anniversary event for dec. Art by faculty and alumni featured in gulf war exhibit at. San francisco a short film capturing the world of a young latina catholic girl rockera, ruby ramirez, as she comes to terms with her gender, sexuality, mental health, and spirituality while growing up in long beach. Foundation, the largest grantmaker to independent narrative films in.
The american dream and the untold story of the black women mathematicians who helped win the space race, the highest grossing oscarnominated film of 2017 and the recipient of the sloan science in cinema prize at the san francisco film society. Sffilm doc stories showcases its contenders 06 november 2017 indiewire. The academys filmcraft and filmwatch grants were established to. A new series of public events in the library in which researchers and staff share knowledge of their unique collections at the north baker research library while inviting you to experience the collections up close. This is the san francisco film society company profile. Sffilm doc stories showcases its contenders 06 november 2017 thompson on hollywood.
Deadlines for individual grants vary throughout the year, so signing up for the newsletter is the best way to keep abreast of which ones are approaching. Academy announces 201718 filmcraft and filmwatch grant. With targeted and flexible filmmaking grants the sffilm maker program has been. Jasper went from indie rocker to breakout filmmaker sundance 2017. San francisco film festival 2017 lineup hollywood reporter. The san francisco film society is dedicated to supporting emerging and established filmmaker by offering innovative support programs for independent storytellers their fiscal sponsorship program is designed to help you stepbystep through the process of getting your film funded, made and seen. The film screened at laff, telluride, afi fest and sundance, with upcoming screenings at sundance london and the san francisco international film festival.
Finalists announced for sf film societys 2016 documentary. Film arts foundation has joined forces with the san francisco film society. California historical society introduces new in the. Finalists were selected from more than 200 applications, and winners will be announced in midseptember. San francisco international film festival celebrating its 60th edition, the san francisco international film festival now rebranded as the hashtagfriendly sffilm festival impressed this firsttimer not as a hoary institution, recumbent upon its laureled legacy, but as a festival keen to stake out vibrant new tangents, mindful of its citys history cinematic and otherwise and full. San francisco jewish film festival jewish film institute. The san francisco film society see san francisco film society. Grants for film is the backbone of the longestrunning film festival in the americas, the san francisco international film festival. The executive director of the san francisco film society is. Olds work has been supported by a macdowell fellowship, the sundance screenwriters lab, five separate grants from san francisco film society, a princess grace award, and a media arts fellowship sponsored by the rockefeller foundation. The djerassi residency award san francisco film society screenwriting fellowship provides uninterrupted time for work, reflection and collegial interaction, making this award unique in its capacity to provide a screenwriter with an inspiring and supportive environment in a stunningly beautiful rural location. The film has been supported by the sundance institute, cinereach, and the san francisco film society.
Sffilm rainin filmmaking grants are awarded twice annually to. The longestrunning film festival in the americas, the sffilm festival is an extraordinary showcase of cinematic discovery and a major cultural event in the bay area. Grants awarded the effing foundation for sexpositivity. San francisco film festival 2017 competitive film lineup. Overview the sffilm documentary film fund dff supports engaging documentaries in postproduction which exhibit compelling stories, intriguing characters and an innovative visual approach. Filmhouse is a vibrant hub of creativity and collaboration in the heart of san francisco.
Winners announced for fall 2019 sffilm rainin grants. San franciscos film society doesnt just give filmmakers money. Sffilm rainin grants for indie narrative film set, funding ten teams. True conviction premiered at the 2017 tribeca film festival and was awarded a special jury mention in the best. Blog of the san francisco film society and san francisco international film festival. Gillian robespierres landline, the story of a manhattan teenager who discovers her father is having an affair, will open the 60th san francisco international film festival, which is set to run april 519 at venues.
The beefed up film society will offer a slate of new and continued services to the combined sffsfaf membership, and has tapped key faf staff to run them. San francisco film societys awards night moves to awards. San francisco, ca sffilm, in partnership with the kenneth rainin. San francisco film society launches new women filmmaker. San francisco film society absorbs film arts foundation. Luke lorentzens midnight family received a 2017 sffilm documentary film fund grant for.
Has recently taken stewardship of all former film arts foundation programs. Funding opportunities san francisco bay joint venture. The festival highlights current trends in international film and video production with an emphasis on work that has not yet secured u. The mission of the san francisco film society is to foster an appreciation for film, video and other movingimage media, and to preserve and disseminate knowledge about them as powerful means both of aesthetic expression and of cultural understanding. The san francisco jewish film festival sfjff is the first and largest festival of its kind and the leader in the presentation and curation of new film and media exploring the complexities of global jewish life.
Amazing tales from the archives at the san francisco. Sffilm documentary film fund san francisco film society. Real boy trans teen and his moms journey to acceptance. The san francisco film society kenneth rainin foundation filmmaking grants support feature narrative films that through plot, character, theme or setting explore human and civil rights, antidiscrimination, gender and sexual identity and other social issues of our time. San francisco film society volunteer opportunities. A massive list of winter 2018 grants all filmmakers should know about. Presenter of the san francisco international film festival, sffilm is a yearround nonprofit organization delivering screenings and. Sffilm announces dates and call for entries for 2020 san francisco international film festival.
Grants to encourage new and diverse works by film and video artists who have little likelihood of being supported through traditional funding sources. The 38th sf jewish film festival takes place july 19 august 5, 2018. Sffilm rainin filmmaking grant program these grants are given in partnership with the kenneth rainin foundation to support films that address social justice issuesthe distribution of wealth, opportunities. Eleanor coppola is among the fests award recipients, while tributes will honor james ivory and john ridley, among others.
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