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August 25, 2009

Jeff Lipsky's Long Path To Directing

August 25, 2009/ tedhope

On Episode Two of Christine & Ted Talk To Directors At Sundance, Jeff Lipsky tells of his longgggg path to directing:

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Who needs a pre-#SFIFF drink tonight? We sure do! Join us for beer & toast at @SFWeekly / @SFBayGuardian's Brews to Benefit - portion of proceeds go to #SFFS!
Who needs a pre-#SFIFF drink tonight? We sure do! Join us for beer & toast at @SFWeekly / @SFBayGuardian's Brews to Benefit - portion of proceeds go to #SFFS!
Who's behind #SFIFF Screenage, cover of today's @sfbayguardian? It's Publicity Manager Bill! He's most excited to see #Frank because it's #MichaelFassbender without a face.
Who's behind #SFIFF Screenage, cover of today's @sfbayguardian? It's Publicity Manager Bill! He's most excited to see #Frank because it's #MichaelFassbender without a face.
Filmmaker360's Michele Turnure-Salleo can barely contain herself: SEVEN #SFFS-supported films will screen at this year's #SFIFF! Highlighted are #Hellion, @ObviousChildmovie, #LittleAccidents, and #PingPongSummer.
Filmmaker360's Michele Turnure-Salleo can barely contain herself: SEVEN #SFFS-supported films will screen at this year's #SFIFF! Highlighted are #Hellion, @ObviousChildmovie, #LittleAccidents, and #PingPongSummer.
Who's behind our #SFIFF Head Case (appropriately titled by @7x7sf)? It's our boss mom @jmeedawn! She's most excited to see #ObviousChild.
Who's behind our #SFIFF Head Case (appropriately titled by @7x7sf)? It's our boss mom @jmeedawn! She's most excited to see #ObviousChild.
#SFIFF Youth in Film, a vignette inspired by #MarkCousins doc #AStoryofChildrenandFilm (screens May 4 & 7). Featuring #StopthePoundingHeart, #Belle, #ClubSandwich, #PingPongSummer, #TheBlueWave.
Al fresco with today's @sfchronicle #DateBook - #SFIFF edition!
Al fresco with today's @sfchronicle #DateBook - #SFIFF edition!
Who needs weekend plans when you'll have so many places to go at #SFIFF! Highlighting #Tracks, #YvesSaintLaurent, #SouthIsNothing, #TamakoinMoratorium
Who needs weekend plans when you'll have so many places to go at #SFIFF! Highlighting #Tracks, #YvesSaintLaurent, #SouthIsNothing, #TamakoinMoratorium
T-6 days until #sfiff! In focus: #NewDirectors #TheAmazingCatfish #TheBlueWave #TheDune #Difret
It's not officially a festival without a visit from #SFFD...#SFIFFhappens! cc: #smokinhot #filmfest
It's not officially a festival without a visit from #SFFD...#SFIFFhappens! cc: #smokinhot #filmfest
National High Five Day! #SFIFF screens short #HighFive tracing origin to LA Dodgers #DustyBaker & #GlennBurke!
National High Five Day! #SFIFF screens short #HighFive tracing origin to LA Dodgers #DustyBaker & #GlennBurke!
 

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The Six Degrees of James Franco, Special SFIFF57 Edition
The Six Degrees of James Franco, Special SFIFF57 Edition
about a week ago

James Franco is literally the center of the 57th SF International Film Festival and we have the infographic to prove it!

First in Line: SFIFF57 Features in Competition!
First in Line: SFIFF57 Features in Competition!
about a month ago

Our first announcement for the 57th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 24–May 8): the films in competition for the New Directors Prize and the Golden Gate Award (GGA) contenders in the documentary feature category!  

Talent Watch: Spring 2014 SFFS/KRF Grant Finalists
Talent Watch: Spring 2014 SFFS/KRF Grant Finalists
about a month ago

San Francisco Film Society and Kenneth Rainin Foundation just selected 15 projects for the latest round of SFFS / Kenneth Rainin Foundation Filmmaking Grant finalists. A total of  $300,000 will be awarded to one or more narrative feature films! Get to know the talented finalists and projects below and keep an out for the winners in late April. 

In Focus: Noah Cowan, New SFFS Executive Director
In Focus: Noah Cowan, New SFFS Executive Director
about 2 months ago
“The experience of watching a film in a beautiful cinema continues to be among the most rewarding of contemporary cultural experiences.”

We caught up with Noah Cowan for a quick Q&A on the occasion of our exciting announcement.