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December 7, 2021

Andy Thomas, Senior VP, Business Development at Evans Hotels Joins the Board of the San Diego Film Foundation

Press Contact: Susan Clausen Clausen Communications susan@sdfilmfest.com 619-933-0038 San Diego: For Immediate Release: Tonya Mantooth, CEO and Artistic Director of the San Diego International Film Festival www.sdfilmfest.com announces the addition of tourism professional Andy Thomas, Senior VP, Business Development at Evans Hotels to the

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November 17, 2021

November MYSDFILMFEST Screening – Americanish

NOVEMBER 18TH CHANNEL SCREENING: Americanish Synopsis: In Jackson Heights, Queens, career-driven sisters Maryan and Sam and their newly-immigrated cousin Ameera must navigate the consistent and sometimes conflicting demands of romance, culture, work, and family. Directed: Iman K. Zawahry Writer: Aizzah Fatima, Iman K. Zawahry HOW TO

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October 11, 2021

Join us this Friday in the Virtual Village!

Get you Virtual Pass to watch over 150 films from the comfort of you own home. Purchase VIRTUAL PASS for only $49 for 10 days! The San Diego International Film Festival's 20th Anniversary season will be celebrating film throughout San Diego,

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Join Apple Original Films and A24 for a free one-d

Join Apple Original Films and A24 for a free one-day-only screening event of THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH, written and directed by Academy Award® winner Joel Coen and starring Academy Award® winners Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand.

EVENT DETAILS:
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 @1:00PM
Location: AMC MISSION VALLEY
How to Attend: Free event. First come, first serve. You do not RSVP for this event.

Followed by a live Q&A with Joel Coen and Frances McDormand at AMC Lincoln Square, livestreamed across select IMAX theaters in North America.

Today is Giving Tuesday! Support the San Diego Fil

Today is Giving Tuesday! Support the San Diego Film Festival by donating today to our FOCUS on Impact Education Program. Join the Global Generosity Movement and support the San Diego high school students with the gift of film, curriculum and conversation. Visit our website to donate: sdfilmfest.com

Want to give in other ways? Make the San Diego Film Foundation your Amazon charity when buying on Amazon. A portion of your purchases go back to the Foundation if you tag the Festival as your charity of choice!

#givingtuesday #givingback #supportlocal #education #filmfestival #donate

Our last winning film of the night is @belfastmovi

Our last winning film of the night is @belfastmovie which was voted Audience Choice Gala after premiering at The Catamaran Resort last week! This drama moved audience members and left a lasting impression in many hearts

Congratulations to Munkie on getting voted Audienc

Congratulations to Munkie on getting voted Audience Choice Short Film! This Short Horror is a gripping story about dominance, manipulation and revenge!

This years Audience Choice Doc goes to… @thedisr

This years Audience Choice Doc goes to… @thedisruptorsfilm ! This Documentary takes an immersive look at our approach to ADHD that debunks the most harmful myths, and examines the flip side of this widely misunderstood condition – ultimately reframing our understanding of the diagnosis, and offering real hope for millions of kids, families and adults struggling with ADHD

Somos Ecos: An armed conflict of more than 50 year

Somos Ecos: An armed conflict of more than 50 years crosses the destiny of three adolescents. A reluctant punk, an undercover guerrilla, and a recruited peasant girl are led by orders from their superiors to the battlefield.

Congratulations to @ecospelicula on winning this year’s Audience Choice Feature Award! 🤩

Women is Losers: In 1960’s San Francisco, bright

Women is Losers: In 1960’s San Francisco, bright and talented Catholic school girl Celina Guerrera survives a difficult home life by following the rules. That is until an indiscretion creates a series of devastating consequences.

Congratulations to @officialwomenislosers on winning this year’s Chris Brinker Award!

Cereal: What happens to a kid when years of neglec

Cereal: What happens to a kid when years of neglect and anger fester? Congratulations to thriller/horror short, Cereal, on winning this year’s Best Student (Highschool) award!

Congratulations to Mazel Tov on winning this year’s Best Student (College) award! This First time Filmmaker, Eli Zuzovsky, is making strides 🎉🙌

The winner of The Best Local Film award goes to…

The winner of The Best Local Film award goes to…CHEYENNE! You make the make the San Diego film community proud CHEYENNE team!

Do Not Hesitate: After the sudden disappearance of

Do Not Hesitate: After the sudden disappearance of their superior, three young soldiers are left to guard a military vehicle by themselves. As their situation renders them disconnected from reality, an encounter with a local boy escalates into a life changing fight.

Congratulations to the Do Not Hesitate Team on winning the 2021 Military Award! 🥇

Congratulations to PICTURES OF MY PEOPLE or OYÁTE

Congratulations to PICTURES OF MY PEOPLE or OYÁTE UN ITÓWAPI! We’re honored to give you this year’s Kumeyaay Award! This short film addresses Native perspective of mascots and Indigenous Culture. Important reminder that much of the land we think of as San Diego is Kumeyaay land!

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