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The San Francisco Women’s Film Festival celebrates the best of the Bay Area’s filmmaking females. Founded by Scarlett Shepard in 2004, the festival continues to grow and better encompass San Francisco’s diverse talent and creativity. Get more information or buy tickets at http://sfwff.com.
See CURVE’s exclusive interview with the festival’s founder at http://www.curvemag.com/Detailed/752.html.
Opening Night: April 11, 2007: The fest kicks off with an opening night screening and party, specifially to honor women who work in LGBTQ cinema. Don’t miss Q&As with directors Guinevere Turner (pictured) and Jenni Olson, and a preview of Lynne Breedlove’s Godspeed. $10, at 12 Galaxies, 2565 Mission Street.
Documentary and Activism Panel: April 13, 2007: Local documentary filmmakers including Deborah Koons-Garcia, Karil Daniels, Carolyn Scott, Connie Field and Dorothy Fadiman discuss the rold of film in activism today. FREE, at the Little Roxie Theater, 3117 16th Street.
Generation Next: Films Made by Youth for Youth: April 14, 2007: Short films by youth filmmakers. FREE, at the San Francisco Women’s Building, 3543 18th Street.
Children’s Animation Shorts Program: April 15, 2007:An evening of short animated films from women all over the world. $7, at ZEUM, 221 Fourth Street.
Say Goodbye to Chick Flicks: April 15, 2007: Women-directed sci-fi and horror short films. $8 at Cerrito Speakeasy Theater, 10070 San Pablo Blvd., El Cerrito.
Closing Night Party: April 15, 2007: The final night features a screening of Penelope Spheeris’ 1983 punk classic Suburbia, and a Q&A with the director herself. $10, 21+ with ID. At 111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna Street.
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