Offered throughout the school year, our themed film series provide timely, insightful and engaging media content designed to support the curriculum of a range of grade levels and subject areas. Each series includes a selection of carefully curated films and presentations at theaters, schools and other venues in San Francisco and around the Bay Area.

All of our programs are designed to be interactive experiences, with opportunities for students to engage with filmmakers, industry professionals and subject area specialists. Students are expected to come prepared to ask questions of special guests and to participate in post-screening discussions and Q&As. Study guides will be provided to all participating teachers, offering useful questions, activities and resources for integrating each program’s content into the classroom.

Advance notification of upcoming events will be emailed to all educators on our mailing list. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, contact Keith Zwölfer, Youth Education program manager, at kzwolfer@sffs.org. Updated schedules will also be posted here, so check back regularly.

Series for the 2009-2010 school year:


The Art and Science of Lucasfilm
Returning for a second year, this popular series includes four different multimedia presentations by legendary visual effects production company Lucasfilm that demonstrate the intersection of art and science in the entertainment industry, including animation, gaming and sound design. Read more...

Human Rights & the Use of Power
In this compelling new series, we present a range of films that expose and explore the often unjust and inequitable use of power by governments and authority figures and the many economic, political, social and global consequences that follow. Read more...

Exploring the Sciences
Dispelling the myth that film is a useful resource solely for language arts or social studies, this new series focuses on films that investigate and celebrate a variety of scientific disciplines. Read more...

World Cultures
This enriching series of international films exposes students to the lives and experiences of their peers in other parts of the world and helps them develop a keen understanding of the true global landscape. Read more...

Women in Film
In addition to regularly scheduled screenings of films made both by and about women, accomplished women filmmakers will visit all-girl schools in the Bay Area to meet with students and serve as key role models for young girls interested in both business and creative careers. Read more...

Literary Adaptation
From the great classics to engaging young adult novels, books have long been a rich resource of quality storytelling for adaptation to film. Join us throughout the school year for educational screenings of several new film releases. Read more...

Special Programs
In addition to the array of themed series we offer each year, there are often a few other films and special opportunities that come our way, which offer unique educational opportunities for Bay Area students. Whenever possible, we strive to include those programs in our busy schedule. Read more...