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San Diego International Film Festival
The San Diego International Film Festival is an independent film festival in San Diego, California, produced by the non-profit San Diego Film Foundation.
General information
- Dates
- 13–18 October 2026
- Location
- US
- Submission deadline
- Not available
- Eligibility
- StudentsInternational
- Subtitles
- Not available
- Official website
- https://sdfilmfest.com/
- Last checked
- 23 September 2026
News
The Debut | Opening Night Premier
US: 145 min Starring: Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti, Halle Bailey, Cara Buono, Craig Bierko, Eldar Isgandarov, and Bernadette Peters Director: Jesse Eisenberg Synopsis: the film follows Mona Friedman as she is cast in a bit part at a small community theater, transforming from a shy, unassuming housewife into a zealous method actor willing to do any
San Diego International Film Festival Celebrates 25 Years With Its Biggest Slate Yet
San Diego has never needed much help looking cinematic. Give it an October sunset, a La Jolla red carpet, a filmmaker with something provocative to say and a crowd deciding whether there is time for one more screening before dinner, and the city starts to feel like a movie set on its own.
August Screening | THE SUN NEVER SETS
US: 102 min Starring: Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson, Cory Michael Smith, Debby Ryan, Anna Konkle, Lamorne Morris, Karley Sciortino Director: Joe Swanberg Synopsis: Wendy finds her life upended when her boyfriend Jack —older, divorced, and with children— asks for space to reassess their relationship. During their separation, Wendy reconnects with her
Where Are You?
About the Program The FOCUS on Impact Student Art Exhibition, presented by the San Diego Film Foundation, empowers students to explore important social issues through creative expression. By transforming research and reflection into art, young artists inspire dialogue, build empathy, and demonstrate the power of storytelling to create positive chan
Fear
About the Program The FOCUS on Impact Student Art Exhibition, presented by the San Diego Film Foundation, empowers students to explore important social issues through creative expression. By transforming research and reflection into art, young artists inspire dialogue, build empathy, and demonstrate the power of storytelling to create positive chan
Bite the Hands That Abuse
About the Program The FOCUS on Impact Student Art Exhibition, presented by the San Diego Film Foundation, empowers students to explore important social issues through creative expression. By transforming research and reflection into art, young artists inspire dialogue, build empathy, and demonstrate the power of storytelling to create positive chan
Ring Ring
About the Program The FOCUS on Impact Student Art Exhibition, presented by the San Diego Film Foundation, empowers students to explore important social issues through creative expression. By transforming research and reflection into art, young artists inspire dialogue, build empathy, and demonstrate the power of storytelling to create positive chan
Greed vs the Game
About the Program The FOCUS on Impact Student Art Exhibition, presented by the San Diego Film Foundation, empowers students to explore important social issues through creative expression. By transforming research and reflection into art, young artists inspire dialogue, build empathy, and demonstrate the power of storytelling to create positive chan
Glitching Away
About the Program The FOCUS on Impact Student Art Exhibition, presented by the San Diego Film Foundation, empowers students to explore important social issues through creative expression. By transforming research and reflection into art, young artists inspire dialogue, build empathy, and demonstrate the power of storytelling to create positive chan
Tangled Waters
About the Program The FOCUS on Impact Student Art Exhibition, presented by the San Diego Film Foundation, empowers students to explore important social issues through creative expression. By transforming research and reflection into art, young artists inspire dialogue, build empathy, and demonstrate the power of storytelling to create positive chan