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66th San Francisco International Film Festival 

San Francisco, United States, April 13 to 23, 2023

Call for Entries

(Feature, mid-length, and short films, all genres) 

The San Francisco International Film Festival is currently accepting applications for its upcoming edition. 

Please note that all films must be submitted directly to the Festival. 

Competitive: Yes 

Entry fees: Yes (60 – 90$ USD) 

ELIGIBILITY

Consult the festival website.

ABOUT

Founded in 1957, the San Francisco International Film Festival, the longest-running film festival in the Americas, aims to be an intimate festival in spite of its size and scope.  

The Golden Gate Awards competition features over 30 000$ in cash prizes to 14 feature and short film categories. 

SFFILM Festival is an Academy Award®–qualifying festival for all three short film categories (under 40 minutes): documentary, live action and animated. 

In 2022, Canadian features Fire of Love and Midwives were showcased at the festival. 

Telefilm Canada recognizes selection of a feature film in this festival and may provide support through the International Promotion Program

Promotion and Communications 
Telefilm Canada, Montreal 
festivals@telefilm.ca 
1 800 567-0890