Anything but expected. The San Francisco International Film Festival is SF's annual celebration of the very best in contemporary international cinema.

Founded in 1957, the San Francisco International Film Festival is the longest-running film festival in the Americas. Held each spring for two weeks, the SFIFF is an extraordinary showcase of cinematic discovery and innovation in the country’s most beautiful city. Featuring some 150 films and live events with more than 100 filmmakers in attendance, and nearly two dozen awards presented for cinematic excellence. The Festival attracts an annual audience of more than 70,000.