Dear colleagues,
We are deeply saddened and disappointed to announce that we are canceling the 63rd San Francisco International Film Festival. As the situation with COVID-19 evolves and concerns around public safety grow, SFFILM is committed to being a part of the solution to keep our community of audiences and artists safe and is abiding by the current recommendations from state and city health officials.
The Festival press conference originally scheduled for March 18 has also been canceled.
This is unprecedented in the 63-year history of this event, and we are devastated by this news. We are proud of the festival program we have assembled, and we are still planning to publish the lineup on March 18 for the public to see what we have been working on for the past several months. We remain champions of the filmmakers whose work we were planning to share with our audiences, and we intend to continue supporting them in reaching audiences in any way we can.
Stay tuned for news from SFFILM on how we can gather together in celebration of film throughout the rest of 2020 and into the future. Thank you for your support and understanding during these challenging times.
Our best wishes for good health for you and your loved ones,
❤️ The SFFILM Press Office team