2026 Award Jury
We are pleased to announce our Award Jury for the 2026 San Francisco Dance Film Festival: Amanda Beane, Mia J. Chong, Joanna Haigood, Lily Plotkin, Wei Wang, and Christopher Wheeldon.
IN THEATERS OCT 23-NOV 8, ONLINE NOV 9-30
IN THEATERS: OCT 23-NOV 8
STREAMING WORLDWIDE: NOV 9-30
We’re screening one of the most iconic dance films ever made, with a special appearance by the film’s Emmy Award-winning choreographer, Kenny Ortega (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, High School Musical, Michael Jackson’s This Is It).
Presenting over 80 films from around the world, SFDFF 2026 offers audiences a kaleidoscopic look at dance in its varied forms, from world-class ballet to endangered folkloric traditions and everything in between.
Visit our Flickr galleries for images from our 2025 San Francisco Dance Film Festival screenings and other recent events.
Our YouTube channel combines SFDFF-produced content with that of past festival filmmakers, bringing you an abundance of videos to enjoy at your own pace.
NEWS
Spring Screening Event Photos Now Available!
April 23 & 25 — We jumped, jived, listened, learned, and celebrated dance at our spring screenings!
Audience Favorites at SFPL
May 2 — SFDFF’s 2025 Audience Favorites is screening at San Francisco Public Library through our year-round Touring Reel program.
Garen’s Ridiculously Specific Awards for Marquee TV
Marquee TV invited Artistic Director Garen Scribner to give 8 “ridiculously specific awards” to his favorite Marquee TV titles.