Dirty Dancing x Kenny Ortega: Event Photos
September 17 — We had the time of our lives! The pictures say it all.
IN THEATERS OCT 23-NOV 8, ONLINE NOV 9-30
IN THEATERS: OCT 23-NOV 8
STREAMING WORLDWIDE: NOV 9-30
“THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS” reworks Shakespeare’s tragedy into a vivid journey of queer belonging, defiance, and self-discovery with choreography by Julia Cheng, Morgann Runacre-Temple, Myles Thatcher, Sophie Laplane, Nicholas Shoesmith, and Andrea Azzari,
Representing the very best of the festival’s creative range, SPOTLIGHT SHORTS promises fresh ideas and cinematic daring. With choreography from world-renowned artists Christopher Stowell, Jacob Jonas, Medhi Walerski, and more, this vibrant mix of standout dance films is a program not to be missed.
Drawing inspiration from the evocative landscapes of Ingmar Bergman’s Fårö Island, “THE SEA” explores aging and the intimate relationships between men in their later years.
Set inside the studios and stages of New York City Ballet and its experimental hub, the New York Choreographic Institute, “MAKE WORK” follows four contemporary choreographers as they create new work and wrestle with the future of an art form in motion.
Experience the magic of dance on screen all from the comfort of home, anywhere in the world. Available to stream November 9-30 only.
Our YouTube channel combines SFDFF-produced content with that of past festival filmmakers, bringing you an abundance of videos to enjoy at your own pace.
NEWS
2026 Award Jury
We are pleased to announce our Award Jury for the 2026 San Francisco Dance Film Festival: Amanda Beane, Mia J. Chong, Joanna Haigood, Lily Plotkin, Wei Wang, and Christopher Wheeldon.
Spring Screening Event Photos Now Available!
April 23 & 25 — We jumped, jived, listened, learned, and celebrated dance at our spring screenings!
Audience Favorites at SFPL
May 2 — SFDFF’s 2025 Audience Favorites is screening at San Francisco Public Library through our year-round Touring Reel program.