Film SF

10/09/2026

10/07/2026

Congratulations to San Francisco-based location manager Patrick Ranahan on being named a California on Location Award (COLA) finalist for Location Manager of the Year – Commercials!

To permit this commercial, Film SF and Patrick worked closely with the San Francisco Police Department, city partners, production departments, and the community to develop a plan that allowed the commercial to capture the creative vision while prioritizing safety and minimizing impacts on the surrounding area.

Watch the full commercial at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf2Ry_deVN0

Slide 1 photo courtesy of Film SF
Slides 2 and 3 photo credit: OIKOS Protein

10/07/2026

Can you guess this classic San Francisco movie based on its Letterboxd reviews? Hint: This movie filmed at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Noe Valley.

Tell us your guess in the comments, and be sure to follow us on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/filmsf

Photo credit: Touchstone Pictures

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

Happy 24th anniversary to 3rd i San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival!

The festival will present award-winning films from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, France, South Africa, the UK, and the USA.

From dark comedy to riveting drama, and from heartwarming social satire to documenting unique perspectives on the human condition, 3rd i offers groundbreaking cinema from South Asia and its Diaspora, with festival guests!

The festival will take place October 9-11. Sponsored in part by Grants for the Arts. Get tickets at thirdi.org.

10/05/2026

10/02/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Film SF wants to hear from you! This summer, Film SF | San Francisco Film Commission and Grants for the Arts officially became part of the San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC).

With the help of the arts management consulting firm AMS Planning & Research, SFAC is currently developing an updated strategic plan to guide the work of all of its departments - including Film SF - over the next five years.

To inform that plan, we’re seeking input from all members of San Francisco’s film community.

We want to hear your thoughts on how Film SF has been working, what it can do better, and what the SFAC's five-year plan should prioritize to best serve the city's film community.

We ask that you complete this 10-12 minute survey by Friday, October 9.

To take the survey, go to https://survey.ams-online.com/jfe/form/SV_bPkTlnbVNEfULoG

10/01/2026

Happy 5th anniversary to “Venom: Let There Be Carnage”! Released on October 1st 2021, this film was shot on location in the Presidio, the Palace of Fine Arts, Coit Tower, Grace Cathedral Church, and several other iconic San Francisco locations. It is available to stream on Disney+. Visit sf.gov/filmsf to learn more about our Cinematic City.

Image: illustration of Venom and Carnage by Abhijith Sketches, courtesy of Marvel Entertainment

09/30/2026

The 49th Mill Valley Film Festival showcases Bay Area filmmakers with world premieres, hometown stories and films hoping to build momentum beyond the festival.

09/30/2026