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May 6, 2021

Why Tonya Mantooth and Scott Mantz are passionate about Short Films

Tonya Mantooth (CEO & Artistic Director) and Scott Mantz (Film Critic for KTLA) talk about why they are passionate about shorts and why they are important. Learn more about the San Diego Intl Film Festival ShortsFest is coming up! May 14 -

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May 4, 2021

The Impact of Short Films

By. Alyssa Rodriguez, Content Writer San Diego International Film Festival With our first-ever, San Diego Intl ShortsFest on the sunny San Diego horizon, promotion and preparation for the event is in full swing. With all this excitement for the event, there has

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April 22, 2021

Oscar Predictions: Who Will Win and Should Win?

Tonya Mantooth (CEO & Artistic Director) and Scott Mantz (Film Critic for KTLA) talk about their upcoming 2021 Oscar Predictions. Learn more about the San Diego Intl Film Festival ShortsFest is coming up! May 14 - 16th. View the slate of shorts!

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TGIF! Hoping you’re having a good end to the wee

TGIF! Hoping you’re having a good end to the week. Sit back, relax and check out these spotlighted short documentaries for the 2021 San Diego Intl Shortsfest!

These documentary filmmakers take us on a short journey inside the hearts and minds of everyday people.

For a complete list of all the amazing short documentaries coming May 14-16, check out the link below:

https://sdfilmfest.com/shortsfestprograms/
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Didn’t attend some of the big Fests this year? O

Didn’t attend some of the big Fests this year? Our upcoming ShortsFest will showcase short film nominees and winners from Sundance and SXSW!

You can see the complete list of films in these two curated tracks and explore all the Spotlights in the link below.

Buy your passes now to watch:
- Curated programs of Shorts during our scheduled Spotlight screenings.
- Watch all individual Shorts in the on-demand theater
- Interact with filmmakers all over the world at their scheduled Q&As.

https://sdfilmfest.com/shortsfestprograms/

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“I think the short gives a freedom to film-maker

“I think the short gives a freedom to film-makers...they can be more like a portrait or a poem”
-Jane Campion

We’re counting down the days now for the launch of the first ever San Diego Intl Shortsfest!

The 2021 San Diego Intl Shortsfest will be held in the Festival Virtual Village and will include:

-100 Short Films from around the world
-11 Filmmaker panels
-Networking with Industry Professionals and Film Lovers in the Filmmaker Cafe

Passes are on sale NOW from $29 —Check out the slate and pick up your pass today!
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Love animation? Get ready for some of the best ani

Love animation? Get ready for some of the best animation of the year showcased at the upcoming San Diego Intl ShortsFest - May 14-16th!
From traditional hand illustrated animation, to 2D/3D, stop motion and more!

For a complete list of films in the Animation Track and to explore all the Short Films at the upcoming San Diego Intl ShortsFest, visit our website: sdfilmfest.com
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So excited to share the news that our 2020 Best Co

So excited to share the news that our 2020 Best Comedy Feature winner, EAT WHEATIES! is now viewable on Amazon. Check it out!

@eatwheatiesfilm

Trailer Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P4EQt-wxCo
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Tonya Mantooth, CEO/Artistic Director, San Diego

Tonya Mantooth, CEO/Artistic Director, San Diego International Film Festival, and Scott Mantz, Film Critic, KTLA, discuss awards season, awards shows and predictions for this year's Oscars. The 93rd Academy Awards will air this Sunday, April 25th at 5 PM PDT. Tune in to see if the predictions were correct! Link to the full discussion below:

https://sdfilmfest.com/2021oscar-predictions-who-will-win-and-should-win/
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Happy Earth Day! We have had some beautiful enviro

Happy Earth Day! We have had some beautiful environmental films over the years. A great environmental film from last year you should check out is: PUBLIC TRUST on Prime Video. Learn about the fight for America’s Public Lands. Link below:

https://www.patagonia.com/films/public-trust/

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It has arrived! The film slate for the FIRST EVER

It has arrived! The film slate for the FIRST EVER San Diego Intl Shortsfest (May 14-16, 2021) is here! 👁 We are so excited to introduce the shorter sibling of the San Diego Intl Film Festival!

Explore the short film format while supporting emerging filmmakers!

The 2021 San Diego Intl Shortsfest will be held in the Festival Virtual Village and will include:
-100 Short Films from around the world 🌎
-11 Filmmaker panels
-Networking with Industry Professionals and Film Lovers in the Filmmaker Cafe 🎥

Passes are on sale NOW from $29 —Check out the slate and pick up your pass today!

https://sdfilmfest.com/shortsfest/
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We know this is what you have all been waiting for

We know this is what you have all been waiting for! Our film slate will be announced Monday! Join the fun by getting a ShortsFest pass. We’ll gather in the Festival Virtual Village for three days to see 100 short films, panels and special presentations. Join us May 14-16!

Join us in the virtual village today for a Q&A wit

Join us in the virtual village today for a Q&A with the Filmmakers and special guests of HOZHO, IN BEAUTY WE WALK and our Short Film: PANT HOOT. Join MYSDFILMFEST to watch this film with us today!

Join us Thursday for our first MYSDFILMFEST Channe

Join us Thursday for our first MYSDFILMFEST Channel screening! Watch the film, before/during/after and join us for an amazing Q&A with Filmmakers Finnerty Steeves (Writer/Producer/Star), John Ellison Conlee (Lead Cast) and Amy Christopher (Casting Director). Mingle with other film lovers and chat with the cast in our virtual village.

So, get yourself a nice wine (or maybe a martini?), and some yummy appetizers and settle in with us for a fun evening on February 18.

Try out the series by just buying a 1 month membership for $9.99! Join: Sdfilmfest.com

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Running out of shows and movies on Netflix and Ama

Running out of shows and movies on Netflix and Amazon? Join us at the San Diego Intl Film Festival Virtual Village to watch new movies every month with International guests and filmmakers ... and the best part ... you can actually interact and chat with them virtually! Join as a MYSDFILMFEST Member for only $9.99/month to get new films all year and bonus discounts on events!
Join: Sdfilmfest.com
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