The San Francisco Film Society wrapped its 54th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 21 - May 5) with 265 screenings of 193 films from 48 countries, which were attended by 278 filmmakers and industry guests from 22 countries around the globe. "I had a hell of a good time!" exclaimed Frank Pierson, recipient of this year's Kanbar Award for excellence in screenwriting. "I enjoyed the informality of spirit and the professionalism of execution of the who...

Conversations Offer Opportunities for Deeper Audience Engagement with Festival Films and Filmmakers The 54th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 21–May 5) will present two new Conversations series designed to deepen and enhance the Festival experience, giving filmgoers the opportunity to go a step beyond the post-screening Q&A. An extension of the Film Society’s year-round Film Craft & Film Studies program, Master Classes are an opportunity to engage with special ...

East European Forum Workshop & Ex Oriente Film 3rd Workshop Session: October 27 – 30, 2009 (Secondary Graphic Art School, Křížová 18, Jihlava, Czech RepublicEast European Forum - Public Pitch Sessions: October 31 – November 1, 2009 (Graphic Art College Hall, Křížová 18, Jihlava, Czech Republic) East Silver: October 27 – November 1, 2009(DKO, Tolstého 2, Jihlava, Czech Republic)- creative documentary films in development and after completion -The ninth East European Forum i...