The San Francisco Film Society's Fall Season—comprised of a growing roster of small, focused festivals—gives adventurous and inquisitive Bay Area audiences the opportunity to delve deep into carefully chosen film series and engage with bold filmmakers. Download images from and documents about the films in the 2010 Fall Season programs.




NY/SF International Children's Film Festival
September 24–26, 2010: A three-day celebration of diverse, enlightening, inspiring and entertaining films for kids ages 6–18 and their families. Read more...

Film in the Fog: The Incredible Shrinking Man
October 2: Free family-friendly outdoor screening of the 1957 sci-fi classic Read more...

Taiwan Film Days
October 22–24, 2010: The second annual Taiwan Film Days festival showcases the best in contemporary Taiwanese cinema. Read more...

French Cinema Now
October 28–November 3, 2010: French Cinema Now brings the most significant new work from one of the world’s most renowned filmmaking countries to discerning Bay Area audiences. Read more...

Sneak Preview: Nice Guy Johnny
November 4: Indie director Edward Burns presents his new film in person at the Roxie Theater Read more...

Cinema by the Bay
November 5–8, 2010: Cinema by the Bay celebrates the passion, innovation and diversity of Bay Area filmmaking. Read more...

Roman Polanski: Short Films with Live Music by Sza/Za
November 10: Rarely seen early short films by the master director with live musical accompaniment by the Warsaw-based electro-acoustical duo Sza/Za Read more...

San Francisco International Animation Festival
November 11–14, 2010: SFIAF brings Bay Area audiences the boldest and most exciting animated films from around the world. Read more...

New Italian Cinema
November 14–21, 2010: Each year, New Italian Cinema celebrates the rich cinematic tradition of Italy and brings the country's newest directors and films to audiences in San Francisco. Read more...

Sir Arne's Treasure with the Mountain Goats
December 14: Mauritz Stiller’s classic Swedish silent film with live music by one of indie rock’s most distinctive voices Read more...