| Last updated on October 9, 2007 |
San Francisco Women’s Film Festival's (SFWFF) mission is to honor, showcase and facilitate the creation of films that are directed or co-directed by women.
Description:
SFWFF reaches, inspires, and strengthens thousands of community members and film lovers with the work of underrepresented female voices around the world throughout the year. SFWFF engages a diverse audience by offering a variety of free to low-cost screenings and educational programs to the community led by celebrities, community activists, professors and notable figures in the world of film. Each year, SFWFF receives approximately 1,500 film submissions from all over the world, of which sixty of the most distinguished independent films and videos are selected and celebrated. These films will cover a cross-section of genres from Animation for Children, Documentary and Activism, Lesbian and Gay Cinema, and Films by youth.
History:
The San Francisco Women’s Film Festival was founded by filmmaker and community educator, Scarlett Shepard, on May 15th, 2004. While a student in San Francisco State University’s cinema program, Shepard noticed the lack of credit given to women filmmakers in the history of cinema.
After consulting with the SFSU cinema department and administration, Shepard embarked on a journey to create a platform that showcases, awards and celebrates local, student and international women filmmakers. She teamed up with SFSU professors, the SFSU Women’s Center of Associated Students, local award-winning filmmakers and a host of local sponsors. San Francisco State University’s first Women’s Film Festival was born in April 2005. After the success of its first run, Shepard decided to expand the festival beyond the SFSU campus and rename the festival.
Contact people:
Main office number: (415) 820-1500
Address:
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PMB 821 601 Van Ness Avenue E
San Francisco, CA 94102
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Web Site: http://www.sfwff.com
Miscellaneous Information
| Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency? |
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No others
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| What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency? |
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18
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| Is your agency wheelchair accessible? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20? |
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Yes
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