San Diego Intl Film Festival Brings Oscar Night Glamour to La Jolla
San Diego International Film Festival Brings Oscar Night Glamour to La JollaOn the evening of March 15, Hollywood glamour traded traffic for ocean views as the San Diego …
February 2026 Newsletter
As we look ahead to an extraordinary milestone year, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news: we are expanding the San Diego Film Foundation Board of Directors. This growth …
January 2026 Newsletter
As we begin 2026, I’ve been reflecting on what it truly means to celebrate 25 years of the San Diego International Film Festival. This milestone feels both humbling and …
‘Hamnet’ Wins Big at the San Diego Film Festival While Eddie Vedder Doc ‘Matter of Time’ Earns Kudos
Posted on Variety.com : Oct 23, 2025 4:39pm PT
Agata Grzybowska
Chloé Zhao’s “Hamnet” was the big winner at the San Diego International Film Festival, winning both …
Film Tourism: The Growing Travel Trend Inspired by the Big Screen
The global film tourism industry is experiencing remarkable growth, with travelers increasingly seeking out destinations they’ve seen in their favorite movies and TV …
The Friendliest City in the U.S.—and It’s a Coastal Paradise
Are you searching for destinations where warm welcomes are guaranteed? A recent report on Travel & Leisure has revealed the friendliest cities across America, and the …
March Newsletter
Big Win for Our Team…
Gina Mancini Recognized as a 2025 Industry Leader!Business Journal as one of the 2025 Leaders in Advertising, PR & Marketing! This honor is a …
February Newsletter
Congratulations, Tonya Mantooth!
Named to ‘The 2024 San Diego 500 Most Influential People’ by the San Diego Business Journal.Click to Read online issue
The team at …
January Newsletter
Embracing the Complexity of the Moment
WELCOME TO 2025!As we enter the new year, we’re reminded that new beginnings often coexist with difficult realities. The recent fires …
THE BUZZ: Behind the Scenes
THE BUZZ: Behind the Scenes: Exploring the San Diego International Film Festival
By Cory Jones
December 3, 2024
I was thankfully given a brief introduction to the …
2nd Year in a Row! San Diego International Film Festival Named Among MovieMaker Magazine’s Top 20 Film Festivals in Vacation Destinations
San Diego International Film Festival Named Among MovieMaker Magazine’s Top 20 Film Festivals in Vacation Destinations!
Source: Moviemaker.com / November 7, …
96th Annual Academy Awards To Feature Many ‘Firsts’
96th Annual Academy Awards to Feature Many ‘Firsts’
By Tonya Mantooth, CEO/Artistic Director / San Diego International Film Festival
On March 10, 2024 the Academy …
San Diego Intl Film Festival & Women’s Museum of California Unite to support Women-Led Films
San Diego Intl Film Festival & Women’s Museum of California Unite to support Women-Led Films
The San Diego International Film Festival has a mission to help women’s …
Celebrating International Film and Encouraging Cultural Understanding
San Diego International Film Festival: Celebrating International Film and Encouraging Cultural Understanding
For over a century, film has been utilized as a means of …
Festival Tourism
Festival Tourism
By Tonya Mantooth, CEO & Artistic DirectorSan Diego International Film Festival
Have you ever taken an inspiring trip to a film …
Interview With Foreign Film Programmer, Jill Moore Sugar
Interview With Foreign Film Programmer, Jill Moore Sugar
By. Alyssa Rodriguez, Content WriterSan Diego International Film Festival
The San Diego International …
Paul Kim (PK) Joins San Diego International Film Festival Board of Directors
Paul Kim (PK) Joins San Diego International Film Festival Board of Directors
The San Diego Film Foundation, best known for presenting the San Diego International Film …
UPDATE: “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Is Big Winner at the Oscars!
UPDATE: “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Is Big Winner at the Oscars!
The Multiverse fantasy picked up seven awards including best picture, director, original …
Article from the San Diego Business Journal
Article from the San Diego Business Journal
“Film Festival Will Spotlight Women”
Since 2001, the San Diego International Film Festival, which annually receives …
Ludvina Nevarez Joins San Diego International Film Festival Board of Directors
Ludvina Nevarez Joins San Diego International Film Festival Board of Directors
The San Diego Film Foundation, best known for presenting the San Diego International Film …