Post-Oscar thoughts from Tonya Mantooth
While the slap seen around the world is at the top of everyone’s post Oscar conversations, what we should be talking about is how monumental the wins were this year at the 94th Academy Awards. There were so many firsts,
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 -
Oscar Predictions: Who Will Win and Should Win?
Tonya Mantooth (CEO & Artistic Director) and Scott Mantz (Film Critic for KTLA) talk about their upcoming 2021 Oscar Predictions. Learn more about the San Diego Intl Film Festival ShortsFest is coming up! May 14 - 16th. View the slate of shorts!
Festival Tourism
By Tonya Mantooth, CEO & Artistic Director San Diego International Film Festival Question: Have you ever travelled to another film festival like Sundance or Telluride or Toronto? Or … have you ever thought about planning your vacation around a film festival experience? Here
BEFORE/DURING/AFTER FILMMAKER INTERVIEW with Festival CEO/Artistic Director, Tonya Mantooth
Alyssa Rodriguez, Content Writer San Diego International Film Festival This month we had the pleasure of curating a Q&A discussion with Director Deepak Sethi of the short film Coffee Shop Names as well as with Director Stephen Kunken, Jack Lewars and screenwriter