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August 16, 2021

Interview With Foreign Film Programmer, Jill Moore Sugar

By. Alyssa Rodriguez, Content Writer San Diego International Film Festival The San Diego International Film Festival is in full gear this month, working like a well-oiled machine to curate the best film festival experience we have delivered yet. This week, I had

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May 10, 2021

Preview the 2021 ShortsFest

"I think the short gives a freedom to filmmakers

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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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Join us Friday, October 15th for the premiere scre

Join us Friday, October 15th for the premiere screening of Spencer, starring Kristen Stewart as the late Princess Diana as she makes the decision to leave her marriage to Prince Charles. The screening will be held at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park. Tickets are selling fast! Don't miss out on this special event in the San Diego film community 🎥 You can buy your screening ticket online now for only $16 using the link below or in the bio ⬇️

https://secure.sdiff.com/f/san-diego-international-film-festival-2021/spencer
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Join us for our Opening Night Film, C'mon C'mon, s

Join us for our Opening Night Film, C'mon C'mon, starring Joaquin Phoenix. Purchase your VIP In-Person Pass today to get access to this exclusive screening, Thursday, October 14, at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park. VIP Includes pre-reception at West lawn looking over the Lily Pond, post-reception at MOPA and access to all screenings (October 15, 16, 17, and 23) and lounges with complimentary drinks at only $259! Click the link in below or in the bio for the full trailer as well as more information about passes, dates, and films.

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From Drama to Horror to Comedy, the 2021 feature f

From Drama to Horror to Comedy, the 2021 feature film selection has a range of films that will satisfy any movie fan! Virtual passes are on sale now and give viewers access to both weekends and 150+ Features, Documentaries, Shorts and Filmmaker Chats. Grab your pass and enjoy the wonderful works of creators around the world, from the comfort of your home! Link in the bio and below:

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Can you believe it? We hit the big 20! We're back

Can you believe it? We hit the big 20! We're back again with inspiring filmmaker chats, premieres and screening both in-person and virtual.
The San Diego International Film Festival's 20th Anniversary Season will be celebrating film throughout San Diego. Click the link below or in our bio to grab your passes for in-person and virtual screenings!

https://sdfilmfest.com/buypass/

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Want to join the crew this year? Click on the link

Want to join the crew this year? Click on the link below or in the bio to see the volunteer opportunities this festival season!

https://sdfilmfest.com/volunteer/

🗣Announcing the 2021 San Diego International F

🗣Announcing the 2021 San Diego International Film Festival Main Slate Lineup!🗣

There will be 160+ Films in Gala, Narrative, Documentary, and Short Selections. Come celebrate our 20th year of World Premieres, Global Consciousness tracks, Spotlights on Women Filmmakers and Oscars Contenders!

This year we will be screening 160+ films online at the Festival's Virtual Village and select films in-person at these beautiful San Diego locations:

-Balboa Park at The MOPA and The San Diego Museum of Art
-Mission Bay at the Catamaran
-Downtown aboard the USS Midway

Check out the film guide in the link below or in our bio for more info on films, passes and dates! See you there 👁

https://sdfilmfest.com/filmprograms/
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Executive & Artistic Director of the San Diego Int

Executive & Artistic Director of the San Diego International Film Festival, Tonya Mantooth, will be live at 3 PM PST with the veteran charity organization RTAG! Make sure to click the link below or in the bio to catch the stream on YouTube 🍿

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkgcAFY7b60

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The development of San Diego has been historically

The development of San Diego has been historically shaped by the military and their families. Throughout the years their stories have been captured on film for generations to experience history through the screen 🎥

As a part of the 20th Anniversary San Diego International Film Festival, we’ll be on board the USS Midway in partnership with veteran run charity, RTAG (Rotary to Airline Group) on Saturday, October 23

RTAG is a veteran run charity dedicated to recognizing military personnel and their families. A percentage of all ticket sales will be going back to RTAG to aid their mission!

Check out the link in the bio for more info + screening details 🙌
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“Foreign films span the globe with broad ideas,

“Foreign films span the globe with broad ideas, authentic culture, world empathy, incredible cinematography and the love of life that speaks to the heart and mind. That’s why we curate foreign films.” - Jill Moore Sugar, Foreign Film Programmer

Check out our latest blog post where festival film programmer, Jill Moore Sugar, discusses the importance and rise in influence of foreign film on American audiences.
Follow the link in the bio to read more, and if you're a lover of foreign film, make sure to check out the San Diego International Film Festival October 14-24 where we will be screening films from across the world! 🌎
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It’s voting time! The San Diego International Fi

It’s voting time! The San Diego International Film Festival is up for “Best Film Festival” on the Reader’s Best Of poll! Show us some love ❤️ by voting for using the link in the bio 🙌
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〰️📢 Attention all San Diego film fans 〰️📢 It’s that time of year again! The San Diego International Film Festival is back and in full force! This year we are celebrating our 20th anniversary with screenings and festivities across San Diego! Join us October 14-24 in Balboa Park at MOPA, in Mission Bay at The Catamaran Resort, Downtown San Diego on board the USS Midway and Online in the Festival’s Virtual Village! We’ll be hosting screening of features, documentaries, short films in a variety of genres. Check out the event schedule and buy your passes in the link in our bio!
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Short Film History was made last night! We hope yo

Short Film History was made last night! We hope you enjoyed 100 incredible short films as well as Q&As with the Filmmakers from around the world 🌎
We want to congratulate all of the 2021 San Diego International Shortsfest Winners. You can see a full list of the winners below:

Best Short Film - All Blood Runs Red
Best U.S. Short - In France Michelle is a Man’s Name
Best International Short - Georgia
Best Short Documentary - The Roads Most Traveled
Best First Time Director - Lobke de Boer, Back to Zotteken Waes
Best Drama - David
Best Comedy - The Forgotten Place
Best Animation - Gekou
Best Student Short Film - With A Single Leg
Best Local Short Film - The Longhairs: Let it Ride
Artistic Director Award - The Yellow Dress
Best World Premiere - A Butterfly Vanishes
Quarantine Award - Man Up In Lockdown
Social Impact Award - Play it Safe
Best Female Filmmaker - Youmin Kang, Ava From My Class
Audience Choice Award - The Criminals

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