2022 Festival Programs
SFDFF presents its 13th annual Festival. From October 28 – November 7, international and locally produced dance films will be featured in various San Francisco theaters and streamed online. At the close of the Festival an invited jury will announce its award selections and give cash prizes in six categories.
For detailed information on individual programs, click on the images below. Tickets and passes can be purchased on the program pages or by visiting our Tickets Page.
Festival Photos | Award Winners | Jury Members | Festival Sponsors
IN-PERSON SCREENINGS
Opening night launches with a specially curated program of some of the more provocative, creative and joyous dance film shorts from this year’s official selections
55 minutes
Friday, October 28 @ 7pm
Lucasfilm Premier Theater
1 Letterman Drive, San Francisco
1 Letterman Drive, San Francisco
OPENING NIGHT: SPOTLIGHT SHORTS
Three experimental films transform everyday movements and situations, extending the familiar into the realms of the beautifully poetic and comically absurd
60 minutes
Sunday, October 30 @ 7:30pm
Catharine Clark Gallery
BOXBLUR at Catharine Clark – Experimenta...
Delve into moving stories through a provocative collection of activism-based films featuring dance, storytelling, poetry and music
76 minutes
Thursday, November 3rd @ 7pm
Roxie Theater
Raising Voices
"One of the greatest American dancers of our age," (Walter Terry) Bella Lewitzky was a talented, strong, out-spoken artist who dedicated her creative life to protect the rights of every American citizen.
(United States, 2022) 98 minutes
Friday, November 4 @ 7pm
Delancey Theater
Bella
What was Balanchine’s secret? Reflections from his former dancers reveal new facets to the iconic choreographer’s process.
(United States, 2021) 88 minutes
Saturday, November 5 @ 4pm
Delancey Theater
In Balanchine’s Classroom
Lift tells the astounding story of Steven Melendez who overcame significant obstacles to achieve worldwide recognition on the ballet stage
(United States, 2022) 87 minutes
Saturday, November 5 @ 7pm
Delancey Theater
LIFT
Power, money, and creativity intertwine in a passionate love triangle with a hint of destiny.
(Canada, 2020) 90 minutes
Sunday, November 6 @3:30pm
Brava Theater
Sin La Habana
SFDFF continues its annual tradition of supporting local artists with this closing night celebration of dance, film, and community.
118 minutes
Sunday, November 6 @ 6:30pm
Brava Theater
Bay Area Shorts
STREAMING PROGRAMS
Four documentary shorts from around the world showcase the passion and resilience of artists pursuing a life in dance
October 28 - November 7
Streaming on Eventive
Doc Shorts: Movers and Makers
SFDFF presents its annual Finding Me program, celebrating the search for identity through dance
October 28 - November 7
Streaming on Eventive
Finding Me
Immerse yourself in six unforgettable narrative stories with dance at their centers.
October 28 - November 7
Streaming on Eventive
Narrative Shorts: Rituals & Riddles
Indulge in a playful smorgasbord of dance film with an eclectic mix of artistic disciplines and styles
October 28 - November 7
Streaming on Eventive
Screendance I: Short N’ Suite
In this collection of mid-length works, surreal stories and dreamlike encounters are punctuated by unexpected moments and colorful characters
October 28 - November 7
Streaming on Eventive
Screendance II: Surreal & Real
Travel the globe with these five short films showcasing the beauty and artistry of screendance
October 28 - November 7
Streaming on Eventive
Screendance III: Carving Spaces
SFDFF brings two “Mothers” together in this double bill featuring two groundbreaking companies
October 28 - November 7
Streaming on Eventive
