Grantee Database

SAN FRANCISCO INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL

Grant Year

2019-20

Grant Program

Arts and Public Media

Award Amount

$18,000.00

Project Description

With support from the California Arts Council, SF DocFest will expand our program to feature culturally underrepresented filmmakers and documentaries about their unique challenges. The grant will enable filmmakers to directly engage with viewers on issues facing their communities and create a space for understanding and action. The program will be held in non-profit theaters and Facebook Live for otherly-abled accessibility and for those who do not otherwise have exposure to the arts.

Organization Summary

We program our film festivals to attract attendees from diverse ethnic, socio-economic, and philosophical backgrounds. Through these films, viewers have the opportunity to see through biased information masquerading as news and view the greater story that lies beneath. This deeper understanding of topics and points of view provide viewers with chances to engage with the world in a more educated, insightful, and compassionate way.

In addition to screening films, we also offer receptions and musical and theatrical productions/co-productions with other local groups, where filmmakers, film buffs, community organizations, media, and other artists can network, share knowledge, and gain inspiration. We are proud to say that in our 21-year history, SF IndieFest/SF DocFest has brought over 1000 filmmakers and 250,000 Bay Area residents out to more than 3000 movies and events in San Francisco, all taking place at locally-owned independent venues.

Organization

SF IndieFest

Address

2440 16TH ST #107

SAN FRANCISCO

94103-4211

County

San Francisco

Region

Bay Area – San Francisco

Phone

(415) 662-3378

Congressional District

California's 12th congressional district

State Assembly District

District 17

State Senate District

District 11

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