A new perspective can change the world

Support the San Diego Film Foundation throughout the year

Film Insider Series • May-August
The San Diego Intl Film Festival provides an unforgettable cinematic experience each month during our Film Insider Series. These exclusive screenings bring the magic of the Film Festival in four unforgettable evenings filled with film, conversation and celebration. Patrons, Business Leaders, Media Partners and fellow Film Lovers to join us for an unforgettable cinematic experience each month. 

San Diego International Film Festival • Oct. 18-22, 2023
From Opening Night to Night of the Stars Celebrity Tribute, Filmmaker Awards & Party, Culinary Cinema, Filmmaker Panels and over 100 Film Screenings, the San Diego International Film Festival is our region’s premier film event and one of the leading stops on the independent film festival circuit.

The Film Foundation Patron Circle is front and center throughout the  Festival hosting Filmmakers from around the world, chairing Gala Red Carpet events and providing access for Panels and Student Programs.

FOCUS on Impact Film Tour • September—May
In collaboration with the San Diego Unified School District and the San Diego County Board of Education, The Foundation’s FOCUS on Impact Tour provides high school students  with films, conversation and curriculum on important social impact topics such as:  homelessness, immigration, refugees, environmental  sustainability and more. 

SUPPORT THE POWER OF FILM TO CHANGE THE WORLD
Filmmakers are passionate about telling stories  that matter to them. As a result, independent films  span an endless array of topics. The Film Festival allows those films to be seen and those voices heard. Watching independent films from Filmmakers around the world gives us perspectives different from our own experiences. Become a San Diego Film Foundation Patron and enjoy benefits, access and recognitions throughout the year.