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is the competitive section for documentaries, animation, shorts, experimental film, and video, youth works and works for television. Eligibility requires that entries have a San Francisco Bay Area premiere and be exempt from a previous multiday commercial theatrical run or media broadcast of any
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One obstacle in the early years was the lack of support from the major Hollywood studios, suggested reasons being the growing threat of international films' appeal and a fear that the festival would draw commercial attention away from the Oscars. It was not until 1959 that a major American film,
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This $ 15,000 cash award supports innovative thinking by independent filmmakers and shines the spotlight on an emerging director. Films in this juried competition must be the director's first narrative feature and are selected for their unique artistic sensibility or vision.
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Founded in 1957 by film exhibitor Irving "Bud" Levin, the SFIFF began as a philanthropic effort to secure San Francisco's place in the international arts scene as well as expose locals to cinema as an art form. The first festival screening was on December 4–18, 1957 at the
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The Festival's directing award is named after SFIFF's founder, Irving Levin. From 2003 to 2014, the award was known as the Founder's Directing Award. Prior to 2003, the award was known as the Akira Kurosawa Award. Recipients include:
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The San Francisco International Film Festival also involves live music and film events, which usually feature contemporary musicians performing original scores to classic silent films. Music/film pairings at SFIFF have included:
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Named in honor of San Francisco film exhibitor Mel Novikoff (1922–87), this award is given to an individual or organization notable for making significant contributions to the Bay Area's film community.
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Named for the longtime San Francisco benefactor of arts and charitable organizations Peter J. Owens (1936–91), this award honors an actor whose work exemplifies brilliance, independence and integrity.
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The George Gund III Craft of Cinema Award, given in tribute to the longstanding Film Society chairman of the board who died in 2013, honors filmmakers for their contributions to the art of cinema.
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The Film Festival's Midnight Awards were given from 2007–2011 to honor a young American actor and actress who have made outstanding contributions to independent and Hollywood cinema.
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recognizes the San Francisco International Film Festival as a qualifying festival for the short films (live action and animated) competitions of the 81st annual Academy Awards.
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Each year, the festival invites a prominent thinker to discuss the intersecting worlds of contemporary cinema, culture and society. Recent speakers include:
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The POV Award honors the lifetime achievement of a filmmaker whose work is crafting documentaries, short films, animation or work for television.
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Prize aims to promote film art, to encourage new and young cinema and to help films get better distribution and win greater public attention.
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The 63rd edition of the festival, originally scheduled for April 2020, was ultimately postponed to 2021 due to the
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Pine, Dan. "S.F. film fest honors famed Jewish film restorer." jweekly.com. 30 April 2009. 24 July 2009
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Eder, Klaus. "The Purpose of FIPRESCI Is to Support Cinema as Art." fest09.sffs.org. 24 July 2009
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Hawley, Michael. "SFIFF52--Michael Hawley Anticipates Line-up." twitchfilm.net. 24 July 2009
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Bigelow, Catherine. "Big Screen: SF Film Society Awards Gala." 7x7.com. 5 May 2009. 24 July
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Cinema and the Cultural Cold War: US Diplomacy and the Origins of the Asian Cinema Network
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kind. The festival currently awards cash prizes in the following categories:
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Recipients of the Kanbar Award for excellence in screenwriting include:
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Selected by the International Federation of Film Critics, the
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Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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In March 2014, Noah Cowan, former executive director of the
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Robertson's Book of Firsts: Who Did What for the First Time
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were among the films that screened at the first festival.
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made a "strategic move" to set its 60th anniversary
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Toronto International Film Festival
Ted Hope
Bingham Ray
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Throne of Blood
Helmut Käutner
The Captain from Köpenick
Satyajit Ray
Pather Panchali
Henry King
Beloved Infidel
Gregory Peck
Deborah Kerr
Greta Gerwig
Ryan Coogler
Jane Campion
Chloé Zhao
Marielle Heller
Steve McQueen

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