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Movies: SF IndieFest, Mostly British fest, 'In Their Own Words,' 'Arco'

Two long-running local film festivals launch their 2026 editions this week. Also in theaters: the lovely "Arco." The San Francisco Independent Film Festival, popularly known as SF IndieFest, presents ...

Heartbreaking San Francisco film premieres at Sundance to multiple standing ovations

The film is sure to be one of the standouts from Sundance.

The misconceptions about filming a movie in San Francisco

It was only with the help of tax credits on city-related costs from San Francisco (filming in parks, road closures, security) ...

BCNARTS: Movies: Viviens Wild Ride, Rob Nilssons 9 @ Night, A Private Life Man Who Saves The World

Two film projects featuring stories unique to San Francisco top the slate. Also today: Jodie Foster's new French movie.
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Movies: ‘Vivien’s Wild Ride,’ Rob Nilsson’s ‘9 @ Night,’ ‘A Private Life’ ‘Man Who Saves the World’

Two film projects featuring stories unique to San Francisco top the slate. Also today: Jodie Foster’s new French movie.   ...

Can San Francisco win back Hollywood? Sundance may be a turning point

Film SF, Oakland's Bay Area Film Night each hosted events at the last Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah to lure more ...