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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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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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Sunday Funday! Shortsfest ends at midnight tonight

Sunday Funday! Shortsfest ends at midnight tonight! Remember to check out some panel discussions and highlights before the night ends 🌙✨
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The weekend is officially here! Kick back and watc

The weekend is officially here! Kick back and watch some Shorts 🍿🤩 check out the schedule for today’s curated Spotlights and don’t miss the Q&As in the Filmmakers Café! 🎞 🎥
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It’s not too late to get your tickets for Shorts

It’s not too late to get your tickets for Shortsfest! Here is what to expect tomorrow for the first day 🎥 🍿

Short on time?
Settle in for a short hour and a half and watch out short film Spotlight and Selects!

Mix and Mingle!
The Filmmakers Café is a great venue for interactive Q&As and stick around to chat with filmmakers/friends!

Friday’s Schedule:
Tap in for a lineup of Spotlights and Q&As, including local track partners, Film Consortium San Diego and 48 Hour Film Project!

All the Festival Shorts will be available individually on demand in the Cove Theater!
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