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San Diego International Film Festival

San Diego International Film Festival

October 15-19, 2025

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Support the Foundation

Invest in Storytelling That Matters

Your generosity fuels the San Diego International Film Foundation’s mission to champion independent film, elevate diverse voices, and expand access to arts education across our community. Through year-round programming and the FOCUS on Impact Education Program, we create opportunities for storytelling to inspire dialogue, empathy, and connection.

Explore the many ways you can make a meaningful impact below.


“Every year the San Diego International Film Festival tackles important social issues through their programming, panels and partnerships. I am so proud to be associated with this unique organization that uses cinematic storytelling to start conversations.”

– Ludvina Nevarez, Festival Patron

“The San Diego Film Festival was the best film festival I’ve ever been to, hands down. Great events, inspiring people, fun films, and a fantastic filmmaker lounge.”

– Christopher Hill Eaton, Film Director

“The Festival’s FOCUS on Impact Film Library educational program provides a unique opportunity to help prepare our high school students utilizing film, curriculum and conversation to explore complex social issues and solutions.”

– Russ Sperling, Former Director of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) for SDUSD

Does Your Support Matters?

By supporting the San Diego Film Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you’re making a real difference in our community—empowering the next generation of changemakers through the FOCUS on Impact Education Program, while also funding the San Diego International Film Festival, its year-round programming, educational initiatives, and the expansion of our digital capabilities. Join us in giving back and shaping a brighter future.

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The San Diego Film Foundation is a 501c.3 non-profit arts and education organization that provides a year-round global narrative through film screenings, as well as a world-renowned annual Film Festival each October. 

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