San Francisco IFF 51

51st SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL : APRIL 24 – MAY 8, 2008
177 Films
200 Filmmakers and Industry Guests Expected
49 Countries Represented
67 Narrative Features
27 Documentary Features
83 Shorts
8 World Premieres
3 International Premieres
7 North American Premieres
6 U.S. Premieres
33 West Coast Premieres
39 Women Directors
38 Languages

AWARDS/PRIZES/ADDRESS

Founder’s Directing Award – Mike Leigh

Peter J. Owens Award – Maria Bello

Kanbar Award – Robert Towne

Midnight Awards – Rose McGowan and Jason Lee

Golden Gate Persistence of Vision Award – Errol Morris

Novikoff Award – Jim Hoberman

State of Cinema address – Kevin Kelly

Golden Gate Awards – Winners to be announced on May 7 at Golden Gate Awards Party

New Director Prize – Winner to be announced on May 7 at Golden Gate Awards Party

FIPRESCI Jury Prize – Winner to be announced on May 7 at Golden Gate Awards Party

Chris Holter Prize for Humor in Film – Winner to be announced on May 7 at Golden Gate Awards Party

Audience Awards – Winners to be announced on May 8 at Vanity Fair Reel Relief screening of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr.Hunter S. Thompson