Film Night in the Park: Lost in Translation

Saturday, Aug. 27, dusk Washington Square Park Bring a picnic, a blanket, and low chairs only to enjoy the romantic comedy-drama written and directed by Sofia Coppola about a lonel... Read More

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48 Hour Film Project

Fri.–Sat., Aug. 19–20 Filmmakers from all over the Bay Area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The winning film will go up against films fro... Read More

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Floating Film: Moby Dick

Thursday, Aug. 11, 7 p.m. Balclutha, Hyde Street Pier What a better way to enjoy John Houston’s 1956 classic about Capt. Ahab’s vendetta against the great white whale Moby Dick... Read More

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The California Story: The Legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers

Saturday, Aug. 6, 1 p.m. Meet: S.F. National Cemetery entrance gate (Lincoln Blvd. & Sheridan, the Presidio) Commemorate the 150th anniversary of the African American Buffalo S... Read More

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21st S.F. Silent Film Festival

Daily, June 2–5 Castro Theatre (429 Castro St.) Shhh! It’s the annual collection of great silent films from new discoveries to restorations. Free–$22 (individual) $250 (f... Read More

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15th S.F. Documentary Film Festival

Daily, June 2–16 Roxie, Vogue, & Great Star theaters SF Docfest is the place to catch cutting-edge nonfiction filmmaking from major talents. $12 (individual), $55–$100 (tic... Read More

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Lecture-demonstration: The Gamelan Degung Ensemble of West Java

Wednesday, May 11, noon The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) A musical ensemble of tuned bronze percussion instruments, drums, and a bamboo flute, mirrors the turbulent history of ... Read More

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City Shorts Student Film Festival

Thursday, May 19 Diego Rivera Theatre (50 Phelan Ave.) Budding filmmakers and film students alike get their moment in the spotlight in this collection of screenings of original sho... Read More

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S.F. International Ocean Film Festival

Thursday–Sunday, March 10–13 Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason Center This 13th annual festival celebrates independent ocean-inspired films of all genres from around the world along ... Read More

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CAAMFest 2016

Daily, March 10–20 Various Bay Area locations Enjoy film, music, food, and digital media from the world’s most innovative Asian and Asian American artists. $14–$35 (indiv... Read More

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Ellen R. Malcolm: The Evolution of Emily’s List

Tuesday, March 15, 12 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) Malcolm founded Emily’s List to increase the number of liberal women in government. Today, there are many repr... Read More

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S.F. Green Film Festival: Wild Tales — Filmmaking and Conservation

Monday, March 21, 6 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) Join festival panelists and leading wildlife filmmakers for a discussion about how films can save species and habitats... Read More

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Mostly British Film Festival

Daily, Feb. 18–25 Vogue Theatre (3290 Sacramento St.) Watch foreign films that don’t need subtitles in this festival drawing from the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and India. $... Read More

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Berkeley Rep’s Macbeth: An Evening with Conleth Hill and Frances McDormand

Monday, Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m. Marines’ Memorial Theatre (609 Sutter St.) A behind-the-scenes discussion with Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Conleth Hill and Tony, Ac... Read More

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San Francisco Independent Film Festival

February 11–25 Various S.F. venues A film festival for independent, alternative, and subversive filmmakers from around the globe, featuring screenings, parties, and more. $12–1... Read More

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