About
The San Francisco Film Society encourages the progressive evolution of film culture and individual lives by celebrating the transformative power of the moving image in all its forms. Through a combination of intelligent programming and exemplary service, it creates singularly vital experiences for audiences of all kinds.
The presenter of the longest-running film festival in the Americas, the Film Society is a world-class institution dedicated to elevating the artistic quality and social impact of the medium. It provides invaluable support to deserving filmmakers, touches and inspires film lovers of all ages, and acts as a leading light worldwide for the presentation of peerless programs and events.
The Film Society brings together international and Bay Area filmgoers and filmmakers through engaged and responsive audience interaction, creating a positive impact on the city’s community and cultural life. Its long reputation and continuing success ensure San Francisco’s importance in the global film industry.
Located at the epicenter of global innovation, the Film Society is a catalyst for the presentation and discussion of memorable films and their social impact. Innovative film programming, educational opportunities and film-community inclusion evoke transformative experiences and weave together fluid groupings of like-minded individuals interested in contemporary society and film culture.
The Film Society is trusted and recognized locally, nationally and internationally as a sophisticated, inclusive centerpoint for filmgoers, filmmakers and all those interested in understanding contemporary society as it is coming into being.
The Film Society draws from and influences the uniquely diverse and innovative culture of the Bay Area and presents to its audiences high-quality screenings and services that entertain, enlighten and elevate all those it touches.
The Film Society serves as a beacon of film expertise and seeks to honor the highest achievements of new and seasoned filmmakers from around the world. With the fundamental belief that film is the most powerful and influential medium of our time, the Film Society seeks to share a vision of film as a transformative art and encourage engaged and enjoyable participation in all aspects of film culture by diverse audiences.
The scope of the Film Society’s work is virtually unmatched nationwide. It annually presents more than 300 films and reaches 15,000 students through its education program, while disbursing millions of dollars to deserving filmmakers.
The presenter of the longest-running film festival in the Americas, the Film Society is a world-class institution dedicated to elevating the artistic quality and social impact of the medium. It provides invaluable support to deserving filmmakers, touches and inspires film lovers of all ages, and acts as a leading light worldwide for the presentation of peerless programs and events.
The Film Society brings together international and Bay Area filmgoers and filmmakers through engaged and responsive audience interaction, creating a positive impact on the city’s community and cultural life. Its long reputation and continuing success ensure San Francisco’s importance in the global film industry.
Located at the epicenter of global innovation, the Film Society is a catalyst for the presentation and discussion of memorable films and their social impact. Innovative film programming, educational opportunities and film-community inclusion evoke transformative experiences and weave together fluid groupings of like-minded individuals interested in contemporary society and film culture.
The Film Society is trusted and recognized locally, nationally and internationally as a sophisticated, inclusive centerpoint for filmgoers, filmmakers and all those interested in understanding contemporary society as it is coming into being.
The Film Society draws from and influences the uniquely diverse and innovative culture of the Bay Area and presents to its audiences high-quality screenings and services that entertain, enlighten and elevate all those it touches.
The Film Society serves as a beacon of film expertise and seeks to honor the highest achievements of new and seasoned filmmakers from around the world. With the fundamental belief that film is the most powerful and influential medium of our time, the Film Society seeks to share a vision of film as a transformative art and encourage engaged and enjoyable participation in all aspects of film culture by diverse audiences.
The scope of the Film Society’s work is virtually unmatched nationwide. It annually presents more than 300 films and reaches 15,000 students through its education program, while disbursing millions of dollars to deserving filmmakers.