What Not to miss at SDiFF 2017

Opening Night Film - Oct 4

Don't miss opening night! Our opening night films often go onto win major awards!

Previous films include: Silver Linings Playbook, Wild, 12 Years A Slave, Septembers of Shiraz, and many others!

VARIETY Night of the Stars Tribute - Oct 5

The VARIETY Night of the Stars Tribute brings Hollywood to San Diego for a glamorous evening of celebrations and awards. The Gregory Peck Award of Excellence in Cinema, 2017 will be presented to Sir Patrick Stewart at the Pendry San Diego. Stay tuned for our other honorees!

Studio Premieres - Oct 4-8

We premiere some of the biggest films coming out of Hollywood and the independent film circuit. Come to the festival for a chance to see films like: Lion, Hell or High Water, Silver Linings Playbook, 12 Years a Slave and many others weeks or even months before they hit the big screen.

Unique Film Tracks - Oct 4-8

SDiFF features a slate of film tracks that reflect both the unique culture of San Diego and that fulfill our mission to “Make a Difference” with film. Tracks include Social Impact, Environmental, Military, American Indian and new this year Equestrian.

Meet the Filmmakers - Oct 4-8

Stick around after the film and listen to the filmmakers discuss the inspiration and creative process to get their film to the big screen. In addition filmmaker panels and our filmmaker awards show are exciting

Culinary Cinema - Oct 8

Enjoy a cinematic adventure into the world of food and then partake of delicious bites from local sustainable Chef's and restaurants.

Locations:

Two festival villages:
Downtown San Diego and La Jolla

Festival Headquarters:
Pendry San Diego, 550 J Street, SD CA 92101

Screenings:
ArcLight La Jolla, UTC, 4425 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
Regal Cinema Gaslamp 475 Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101

Special Events:
Pendry San Diego, The Balboa Theater, Horton Plaza Park