Events

Opening Night Gala
Thursday, March 16

Americanese
Join director Eric Byler and the cast of AMERICANese at the official Asian Art Museum-Cathay Pacific Opening Night Gala.

Closing Night Gala
Thursday, March 23

Journey From The Fall
Close the curtain on this year’s fest with director Ham Tran and the cast of JOURNEY FROM THE FALL at the Closing Night screening and Awards Gala, held at the resplendent San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts.

Centerpiece Presentation
Sunday, March 19

Water
Join director Deepa Mehta at our Centerpiece Presentation of WATER, the long-awaited and stunning conclusion to her Elemental Trilogy.

San Jose Opening Night
Friday, March 24

Punching At The Sun
Celebrate the Opening Night screening for the SFIAAFF in San Jose with director Tanuj Chopra.

Directions in Sound
Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18

Two amazing music events - Friday night's show features four Bay Area indie rock bands and Saturday night brings a hip hop showcase that boasts the return of Chicago's The Pacifics and more!

Panel Discussions
Saturday, March 18, Sunday, March 19 and Monday, March 20

Join us for three insightful panel discussions with filmmakers, actors, scholars and more.