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SFDFF's 2021 Call for Submissions will open on January 15, 2021.

All dance-based films of any style or length will be considered.

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Festival Programs

Welcome to the program lineup for the 11th annual San Francisco Dance Film Festival. Our 12 programs will be presented on Marquee TV along with Catharine Clark Gallery which will provide an opportunity to experience two of the programs as live screening events.

Make sure to mark your calendars for the 11th annual San Francisco Dance Film Festival, October 18 - 25.

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Digital Season

Our first ever Digital Season came to a close with our season finale, BALLET BY THE BAY. Each short film features current and former dancers from local companies such as Alonzo King LINES Ballet and San Francisco Ballet, highlighting their many talents as performers, choreographers, and directors.

Check out our past events on our Digital Season page.

Welcome to Dance Film SF

Founded in 2010, Dance Film SF is a nonprofit organization that brings dance to new audiences through the presentation and development of dance-based media. In addition to presenting the award-winning San Francisco Dance Film Festival, DFSF’s year-round activities include special screenings, panels, and filmmaking workshops. Through our touring and outreach programs, we send highlight reels to international screens and dance media into local schools. DFSF also produces original dance films through our Co-Laboratory program, matching top choreographers with professional filmmakers and creating the time, space, and budget for them to collaborate.

2021 Call for Submissions

Looking ahead to the new year, we’re excited to open submissions for our 2021 Festival on January 15th, 2021! Details about submitting can be found on our Submissions page or on FilmFreeway.

SUPPORT DANCE + FILM

Artists bring people together, no matter the art form. From live dance, to concerts, theater, and film screenings, people gather to experience the power and hope of artistic expression. Under the current crisis, these experiences are painfully disrupted. Yet, with your help, we at Dance Film SF are determined to weather the storm and continue to find unique ways to bring people together to celebrate the beauty and power of dance through film.

As we close the final weeks of 2020, please consider making a tax-deductible gift to help us plan for an exciting new season of dance + films. Everything we do is only possible thanks to generous dance film lovers like you! And for all those of you who supported us this year, a heartfelt thank you. DONATE TODAY!

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2020 Festival Award Winners

2020 Award Winners

We’re truly thrilled to share the award winners for our 2020 Festival! Our independent award jury selected winners in each of the following categories. As this announcement comes on the last day of the festival, you still have until 11:59pm PST tonight (Sunday) to watch the award winners and all other films! We’ve discounted our festival pass to for the final day of the festival. Book now and enjoy!

CLICK HERE to learn more about the 2020 festival winners.

Embodiment Award

In 2019 the SF Dance Film Festival introduced its first Embodiment award to acknowledge the achievements and influence of artists or organizations who have significantly contributed to the diverse, rich and interconnected community of dance and filmmaking. SFDFF is pleased to give the 2020 Embodiment Award to YAK Films for their significant role in bringing worldwide recognition to street dance.

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