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🎬 2026 SFFILM Festival Apr 24–May 4
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The Force was strong at the Castro ✨✨

We closed out the 69th SFFILM Festival in the most unexpected, perfect way: a Star Wars Day screening of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK at the newly renovated Castro Theatre. Followed by an onstage conversation with the one and only Anthony Daniels, the man behind C-3PO in every single chapter of the Saga.

Thank you to Anthony and SFFILM Board VP Howard Roffman for a night that was truly out of this galaxy. And to our incredible collaborators @thecastrosf, @lucasfilm, and @apeconcerts,  may the Force (and the film festival) be with you. Always. 🪐

📸 by Pamela Gentile, Tommy Lau, and Deborah Coleman


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The Force was strong at the Castro ✨✨

We closed out the 69th SFFILM Festival in the most unexpected, perfect way: a Star Wars Day screening of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK at the newly renovated Castro Theatre. Followed by an onstage conversation with the one and only Anthony Daniels, the man behind C-3PO in every single chapter of the Saga.

Thank you to Anthony and SFFILM Board VP Howard Roffman for a night that was truly out of this galaxy. And to our incredible collaborators @thecastrosf, @lucasfilm, and @apeconcerts,  may the Force (and the film festival) be with you. Always. 🪐

📸 by Pamela Gentile, Tommy Lau, and Deborah Coleman


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1 weeks ago

The Force was strong at the Castro ✨✨

We closed out the 69th SFFILM Festival in the most unexpected, perfect way: a Star Wars Day screening of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK at the newly renovated Castro Theatre. Followed by an onstage conversation with the one and only Anthony Daniels, the man behind C-3PO in every single chapter of the Saga.

Thank you to Anthony and SFFILM Board VP Howard Roffman for a night that was truly out of this galaxy. And to our incredible collaborators @thecastrosf, @lucasfilm, and @apeconcerts,  may the Force (and the film festival) be with you. Always. 🪐

📸 by Pamela Gentile, Tommy Lau, and Deborah Coleman


343
3
1 weeks ago

The Force was strong at the Castro ✨✨

We closed out the 69th SFFILM Festival in the most unexpected, perfect way: a Star Wars Day screening of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK at the newly renovated Castro Theatre. Followed by an onstage conversation with the one and only Anthony Daniels, the man behind C-3PO in every single chapter of the Saga.

Thank you to Anthony and SFFILM Board VP Howard Roffman for a night that was truly out of this galaxy. And to our incredible collaborators @thecastrosf, @lucasfilm, and @apeconcerts,  may the Force (and the film festival) be with you. Always. 🪐

📸 by Pamela Gentile, Tommy Lau, and Deborah Coleman


343
3
1 weeks ago

The Force was strong at the Castro ✨✨

We closed out the 69th SFFILM Festival in the most unexpected, perfect way: a Star Wars Day screening of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK at the newly renovated Castro Theatre. Followed by an onstage conversation with the one and only Anthony Daniels, the man behind C-3PO in every single chapter of the Saga.

Thank you to Anthony and SFFILM Board VP Howard Roffman for a night that was truly out of this galaxy. And to our incredible collaborators @thecastrosf, @lucasfilm, and @apeconcerts,  may the Force (and the film festival) be with you. Always. 🪐

📸 by Pamela Gentile, Tommy Lau, and Deborah Coleman


343
3
1 weeks ago

The Force was strong at the Castro ✨✨

We closed out the 69th SFFILM Festival in the most unexpected, perfect way: a Star Wars Day screening of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK at the newly renovated Castro Theatre. Followed by an onstage conversation with the one and only Anthony Daniels, the man behind C-3PO in every single chapter of the Saga.

Thank you to Anthony and SFFILM Board VP Howard Roffman for a night that was truly out of this galaxy. And to our incredible collaborators @thecastrosf, @lucasfilm, and @apeconcerts,  may the Force (and the film festival) be with you. Always. 🪐

📸 by Pamela Gentile, Tommy Lau, and Deborah Coleman


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Thank goodness Olivia Wilde got THE INVITE to Opening Night 💌❣️

We still can’t believe we got to be the FIRST to see her latest feature on 35mm film (!!!) at the Castro Theatre and talk to her all about THE INVITE.

The biggest shoutout to our friends at @apeconcerts @theinvitemov @thecastrosf @a24 🥰

📸 by Pamela Gentile, Tommy Lau, Deborah Coleman


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Thank goodness Olivia Wilde got THE INVITE to Opening Night 💌❣️

We still can’t believe we got to be the FIRST to see her latest feature on 35mm film (!!!) at the Castro Theatre and talk to her all about THE INVITE.

The biggest shoutout to our friends at @apeconcerts @theinvitemov @thecastrosf @a24 🥰

📸 by Pamela Gentile, Tommy Lau, Deborah Coleman


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Thank goodness Olivia Wilde got THE INVITE to Opening Night 💌❣️

We still can’t believe we got to be the FIRST to see her latest feature on 35mm film (!!!) at the Castro Theatre and talk to her all about THE INVITE.

The biggest shoutout to our friends at @apeconcerts @theinvitemov @thecastrosf @a24 🥰

📸 by Pamela Gentile, Tommy Lau, Deborah Coleman


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Thank goodness Olivia Wilde got THE INVITE to Opening Night 💌❣️

We still can’t believe we got to be the FIRST to see her latest feature on 35mm film (!!!) at the Castro Theatre and talk to her all about THE INVITE.

The biggest shoutout to our friends at @apeconcerts @theinvitemov @thecastrosf @a24 🥰

📸 by Pamela Gentile, Tommy Lau, Deborah Coleman


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We are ❣️madly❣️ in love with I LOVE BOOSTERS 💋👢

From spontaneous splits to the spectacular style, our Centerpiece presentation was absolute movie-magic from start to finish. 🎬🍿

Thank you to everyone who showed up (and showed out!) last night but especially our friends at @neonrated @iloveboostersmovie @grandlaketheater and the spectacular filmmakers themselves @bootsriley @lakeithstanfield3 @eizagonzalez @poppyliu and @tuneyards 💫😍

📸 by Pamela Gentile, Deborah Coleman and Tommy Lau


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We are ❣️madly❣️ in love with I LOVE BOOSTERS 💋👢

From spontaneous splits to the spectacular style, our Centerpiece presentation was absolute movie-magic from start to finish. 🎬🍿

Thank you to everyone who showed up (and showed out!) last night but especially our friends at @neonrated @iloveboostersmovie @grandlaketheater and the spectacular filmmakers themselves @bootsriley @lakeithstanfield3 @eizagonzalez @poppyliu and @tuneyards 💫😍

📸 by Pamela Gentile, Deborah Coleman and Tommy Lau


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We are ❣️madly❣️ in love with I LOVE BOOSTERS 💋👢

From spontaneous splits to the spectacular style, our Centerpiece presentation was absolute movie-magic from start to finish. 🎬🍿

Thank you to everyone who showed up (and showed out!) last night but especially our friends at @neonrated @iloveboostersmovie @grandlaketheater and the spectacular filmmakers themselves @bootsriley @lakeithstanfield3 @eizagonzalez @poppyliu and @tuneyards 💫😍

📸 by Pamela Gentile, Deborah Coleman and Tommy Lau


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We are ❣️madly❣️ in love with I LOVE BOOSTERS 💋👢

From spontaneous splits to the spectacular style, our Centerpiece presentation was absolute movie-magic from start to finish. 🎬🍿

Thank you to everyone who showed up (and showed out!) last night but especially our friends at @neonrated @iloveboostersmovie @grandlaketheater and the spectacular filmmakers themselves @bootsriley @lakeithstanfield3 @eizagonzalez @poppyliu and @tuneyards 💫😍

📸 by Pamela Gentile, Deborah Coleman and Tommy Lau


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We are ❣️madly❣️ in love with I LOVE BOOSTERS 💋👢

From spontaneous splits to the spectacular style, our Centerpiece presentation was absolute movie-magic from start to finish. 🎬🍿

Thank you to everyone who showed up (and showed out!) last night but especially our friends at @neonrated @iloveboostersmovie @grandlaketheater and the spectacular filmmakers themselves @bootsriley @lakeithstanfield3 @eizagonzalez @poppyliu and @tuneyards 💫😍

📸 by Pamela Gentile, Deborah Coleman and Tommy Lau


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We are ❣️madly❣️ in love with I LOVE BOOSTERS 💋👢

From spontaneous splits to the spectacular style, our Centerpiece presentation was absolute movie-magic from start to finish. 🎬🍿

Thank you to everyone who showed up (and showed out!) last night but especially our friends at @neonrated @iloveboostersmovie @grandlaketheater and the spectacular filmmakers themselves @bootsriley @lakeithstanfield3 @eizagonzalez @poppyliu and @tuneyards 💫😍

📸 by Pamela Gentile, Deborah Coleman and Tommy Lau


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2 weeks ago

We are ❣️madly❣️ in love with I LOVE BOOSTERS 💋👢

From spontaneous splits to the spectacular style, our Centerpiece presentation was absolute movie-magic from start to finish. 🎬🍿

Thank you to everyone who showed up (and showed out!) last night but especially our friends at @neonrated @iloveboostersmovie @grandlaketheater and the spectacular filmmakers themselves @bootsriley @lakeithstanfield3 @eizagonzalez @poppyliu and @tuneyards 💫😍

📸 by Pamela Gentile, Deborah Coleman and Tommy Lau


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2 weeks ago

We are ❣️madly❣️ in love with I LOVE BOOSTERS 💋👢

From spontaneous splits to the spectacular style, our Centerpiece presentation was absolute movie-magic from start to finish. 🎬🍿

Thank you to everyone who showed up (and showed out!) last night but especially our friends at @neonrated @iloveboostersmovie @grandlaketheater and the spectacular filmmakers themselves @bootsriley @lakeithstanfield3 @eizagonzalez @poppyliu and @tuneyards 💫😍

📸 by Pamela Gentile, Deborah Coleman and Tommy Lau


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2 weeks ago

We are ❣️madly❣️ in love with I LOVE BOOSTERS 💋👢

From spontaneous splits to the spectacular style, our Centerpiece presentation was absolute movie-magic from start to finish. 🎬🍿

Thank you to everyone who showed up (and showed out!) last night but especially our friends at @neonrated @iloveboostersmovie @grandlaketheater and the spectacular filmmakers themselves @bootsriley @lakeithstanfield3 @eizagonzalez @poppyliu and @tuneyards 💫😍

📸 by Pamela Gentile, Deborah Coleman and Tommy Lau


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A New Yorker… wearing a Niners jacket… in Oakland… make it make sense?

Did you know that BLINDSPOTTING, written by Oakland natives Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal, was supported by the SFFILM Rainin Grant?! SFFILM fiction grant applications are approaching the final deadline! Submit your project at the link in bio.

🎞️: BLINDSPOTTING (2018)


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What does a tree witness across a hundred years? 🌳

The winner of this year’s SFFILM Sloan Science on Screen Award, SILENT FRIEND follows three souls across more than a century, each quietly drawn to one enduring ginkgo tree. Starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Léa Seydoux.

🎟️ Playing at the Roxie starting May 15!


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Family dynamics are never simple, but relocating to Vancouver Island can’t hurt? Right?

In Sophy Romvari’s feature debut, BLUE HERON, a young girl and her family chase a fresh start on the idyllic Vancouver Island. However, things may not be as bucolic as they appear when her older brother begins acting strangely.

We were thrilled to get to experience the quiet revelation that is BLUE HERON at the 2026 SFFILM Festival, but if you missed out, don’t fret.

🎞️ You can catch it playing at the Roxie starting May 8!


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Becoming an adult isn’t easy; there are indeed some mad bills to pay. 💵

MAD BILLS TO PAY, which premiered at the 2025 SFFILM Festival, follows a 19-year-old Dominican American in the Bronx navigating the slow, unglamorous journey to adulthood.

Catch it at the Roxie starting May 7 with director Joel Alfonso Vargas in person!


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And the winners of the Golden Gate Awards for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival areeeeeeee…… 🥁🥁🥁

The Golden Gate Awards has honored emerging global film artists in the United States since 1957, and we are thrilled to announce the class of 2026 is here. Cheers to another year of filmmaking excellence and THANK YOU to all of the filmmakers for sharing their insight and artistry. We literally couldn’t do it without you ♥️


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And the winners of the Golden Gate Awards for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival areeeeeeee…… 🥁🥁🥁

The Golden Gate Awards has honored emerging global film artists in the United States since 1957, and we are thrilled to announce the class of 2026 is here. Cheers to another year of filmmaking excellence and THANK YOU to all of the filmmakers for sharing their insight and artistry. We literally couldn’t do it without you ♥️


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And the winners of the Golden Gate Awards for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival areeeeeeee…… 🥁🥁🥁

The Golden Gate Awards has honored emerging global film artists in the United States since 1957, and we are thrilled to announce the class of 2026 is here. Cheers to another year of filmmaking excellence and THANK YOU to all of the filmmakers for sharing their insight and artistry. We literally couldn’t do it without you ♥️


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And the winners of the Golden Gate Awards for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival areeeeeeee…… 🥁🥁🥁

The Golden Gate Awards has honored emerging global film artists in the United States since 1957, and we are thrilled to announce the class of 2026 is here. Cheers to another year of filmmaking excellence and THANK YOU to all of the filmmakers for sharing their insight and artistry. We literally couldn’t do it without you ♥️


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And the winners of the Golden Gate Awards for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival areeeeeeee…… 🥁🥁🥁

The Golden Gate Awards has honored emerging global film artists in the United States since 1957, and we are thrilled to announce the class of 2026 is here. Cheers to another year of filmmaking excellence and THANK YOU to all of the filmmakers for sharing their insight and artistry. We literally couldn’t do it without you ♥️


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1 weeks ago

And the winners of the Golden Gate Awards for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival areeeeeeee…… 🥁🥁🥁

The Golden Gate Awards has honored emerging global film artists in the United States since 1957, and we are thrilled to announce the class of 2026 is here. Cheers to another year of filmmaking excellence and THANK YOU to all of the filmmakers for sharing their insight and artistry. We literally couldn’t do it without you ♥️


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1 weeks ago

And the winners of the Golden Gate Awards for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival areeeeeeee…… 🥁🥁🥁

The Golden Gate Awards has honored emerging global film artists in the United States since 1957, and we are thrilled to announce the class of 2026 is here. Cheers to another year of filmmaking excellence and THANK YOU to all of the filmmakers for sharing their insight and artistry. We literally couldn’t do it without you ♥️


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1 weeks ago

And the winners of the Golden Gate Awards for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival areeeeeeee…… 🥁🥁🥁

The Golden Gate Awards has honored emerging global film artists in the United States since 1957, and we are thrilled to announce the class of 2026 is here. Cheers to another year of filmmaking excellence and THANK YOU to all of the filmmakers for sharing their insight and artistry. We literally couldn’t do it without you ♥️


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1 weeks ago

And the winners of the Golden Gate Awards for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival areeeeeeee…… 🥁🥁🥁

The Golden Gate Awards has honored emerging global film artists in the United States since 1957, and we are thrilled to announce the class of 2026 is here. Cheers to another year of filmmaking excellence and THANK YOU to all of the filmmakers for sharing their insight and artistry. We literally couldn’t do it without you ♥️


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1 weeks ago

And the winners of the Golden Gate Awards for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival areeeeeeee…… 🥁🥁🥁

The Golden Gate Awards has honored emerging global film artists in the United States since 1957, and we are thrilled to announce the class of 2026 is here. Cheers to another year of filmmaking excellence and THANK YOU to all of the filmmakers for sharing their insight and artistry. We literally couldn’t do it without you ♥️


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1 weeks ago

And the winners of the Golden Gate Awards for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival areeeeeeee…… 🥁🥁🥁

The Golden Gate Awards has honored emerging global film artists in the United States since 1957, and we are thrilled to announce the class of 2026 is here. Cheers to another year of filmmaking excellence and THANK YOU to all of the filmmakers for sharing their insight and artistry. We literally couldn’t do it without you ♥️


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1 weeks ago

And the winners of the Golden Gate Awards for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival areeeeeeee…… 🥁🥁🥁

The Golden Gate Awards has honored emerging global film artists in the United States since 1957, and we are thrilled to announce the class of 2026 is here. Cheers to another year of filmmaking excellence and THANK YOU to all of the filmmakers for sharing their insight and artistry. We literally couldn’t do it without you ♥️


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1 weeks ago

And the winners of the Golden Gate Awards for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival areeeeeeee…… 🥁🥁🥁

The Golden Gate Awards has honored emerging global film artists in the United States since 1957, and we are thrilled to announce the class of 2026 is here. Cheers to another year of filmmaking excellence and THANK YOU to all of the filmmakers for sharing their insight and artistry. We literally couldn’t do it without you ♥️


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1 weeks ago

And the winners of the Golden Gate Awards for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival areeeeeeee…… 🥁🥁🥁

The Golden Gate Awards has honored emerging global film artists in the United States since 1957, and we are thrilled to announce the class of 2026 is here. Cheers to another year of filmmaking excellence and THANK YOU to all of the filmmakers for sharing their insight and artistry. We literally couldn’t do it without you ♥️


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1 weeks ago

And the winners of the Golden Gate Awards for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival areeeeeeee…… 🥁🥁🥁

The Golden Gate Awards has honored emerging global film artists in the United States since 1957, and we are thrilled to announce the class of 2026 is here. Cheers to another year of filmmaking excellence and THANK YOU to all of the filmmakers for sharing their insight and artistry. We literally couldn’t do it without you ♥️


663
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1 weeks ago

And the winners of the Golden Gate Awards for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival areeeeeeee…… 🥁🥁🥁

The Golden Gate Awards has honored emerging global film artists in the United States since 1957, and we are thrilled to announce the class of 2026 is here. Cheers to another year of filmmaking excellence and THANK YOU to all of the filmmakers for sharing their insight and artistry. We literally couldn’t do it without you ♥️


663
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1 weeks ago

And the winners of the Golden Gate Awards for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival areeeeeeee…… 🥁🥁🥁

The Golden Gate Awards has honored emerging global film artists in the United States since 1957, and we are thrilled to announce the class of 2026 is here. Cheers to another year of filmmaking excellence and THANK YOU to all of the filmmakers for sharing their insight and artistry. We literally couldn’t do it without you ♥️


663
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1 weeks ago

And the winners of the Golden Gate Awards for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival areeeeeeee…… 🥁🥁🥁

The Golden Gate Awards has honored emerging global film artists in the United States since 1957, and we are thrilled to announce the class of 2026 is here. Cheers to another year of filmmaking excellence and THANK YOU to all of the filmmakers for sharing their insight and artistry. We literally couldn’t do it without you ♥️


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The Boosters would approve. 🧥👗🧢👟

We asked director Boots Riley and the cast of I LOVE BOOSTERS which costume piece wish they could’ve boosted from the set. Turns out even the filmmakers can’t resist the fits and WE CAN’T BLAME THEM 😤

Hehehe watch until the end for Poppy Liu’s on-set hack 👀


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Last week at the San Francisco International Film Festival, Michelle Satter received the 2026 Mel Novikoff Award. 🏆

Presented by SFFILM and the Mel Novikoff Family Foundation, the award honors champions of film culture and the theatrical experience. Artists, advisors, and alumni gathered for an evening recognizing Satter’s decades of supporting independent filmmakers through Sundance Institute’s Artist Programs.

The program featured a conversation with Peter Nicks and a screening of “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” co-written and directed by Benh Zeitlin and co-written by Lucy Alibar, both fellows of Sundance Institute’s 2009 Screenwriters Lab.

Read more about the impact of Michelle’s work at the link in our bio.

Photos courtesy of SFFILM. Photos by Pamela Gentile.


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Last week at the San Francisco International Film Festival, Michelle Satter received the 2026 Mel Novikoff Award. 🏆

Presented by SFFILM and the Mel Novikoff Family Foundation, the award honors champions of film culture and the theatrical experience. Artists, advisors, and alumni gathered for an evening recognizing Satter’s decades of supporting independent filmmakers through Sundance Institute’s Artist Programs.

The program featured a conversation with Peter Nicks and a screening of “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” co-written and directed by Benh Zeitlin and co-written by Lucy Alibar, both fellows of Sundance Institute’s 2009 Screenwriters Lab.

Read more about the impact of Michelle’s work at the link in our bio.

Photos courtesy of SFFILM. Photos by Pamela Gentile.


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Last week at the San Francisco International Film Festival, Michelle Satter received the 2026 Mel Novikoff Award. 🏆

Presented by SFFILM and the Mel Novikoff Family Foundation, the award honors champions of film culture and the theatrical experience. Artists, advisors, and alumni gathered for an evening recognizing Satter’s decades of supporting independent filmmakers through Sundance Institute’s Artist Programs.

The program featured a conversation with Peter Nicks and a screening of “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” co-written and directed by Benh Zeitlin and co-written by Lucy Alibar, both fellows of Sundance Institute’s 2009 Screenwriters Lab.

Read more about the impact of Michelle’s work at the link in our bio.

Photos courtesy of SFFILM. Photos by Pamela Gentile.


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Last week at the San Francisco International Film Festival, Michelle Satter received the 2026 Mel Novikoff Award. 🏆

Presented by SFFILM and the Mel Novikoff Family Foundation, the award honors champions of film culture and the theatrical experience. Artists, advisors, and alumni gathered for an evening recognizing Satter’s decades of supporting independent filmmakers through Sundance Institute’s Artist Programs.

The program featured a conversation with Peter Nicks and a screening of “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” co-written and directed by Benh Zeitlin and co-written by Lucy Alibar, both fellows of Sundance Institute’s 2009 Screenwriters Lab.

Read more about the impact of Michelle’s work at the link in our bio.

Photos courtesy of SFFILM. Photos by Pamela Gentile.


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Last week at the San Francisco International Film Festival, Michelle Satter received the 2026 Mel Novikoff Award. 🏆

Presented by SFFILM and the Mel Novikoff Family Foundation, the award honors champions of film culture and the theatrical experience. Artists, advisors, and alumni gathered for an evening recognizing Satter’s decades of supporting independent filmmakers through Sundance Institute’s Artist Programs.

The program featured a conversation with Peter Nicks and a screening of “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” co-written and directed by Benh Zeitlin and co-written by Lucy Alibar, both fellows of Sundance Institute’s 2009 Screenwriters Lab.

Read more about the impact of Michelle’s work at the link in our bio.

Photos courtesy of SFFILM. Photos by Pamela Gentile.


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Last week at the San Francisco International Film Festival, Michelle Satter received the 2026 Mel Novikoff Award. 🏆

Presented by SFFILM and the Mel Novikoff Family Foundation, the award honors champions of film culture and the theatrical experience. Artists, advisors, and alumni gathered for an evening recognizing Satter’s decades of supporting independent filmmakers through Sundance Institute’s Artist Programs.

The program featured a conversation with Peter Nicks and a screening of “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” co-written and directed by Benh Zeitlin and co-written by Lucy Alibar, both fellows of Sundance Institute’s 2009 Screenwriters Lab.

Read more about the impact of Michelle’s work at the link in our bio.

Photos courtesy of SFFILM. Photos by Pamela Gentile.


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Last week at the San Francisco International Film Festival, Michelle Satter received the 2026 Mel Novikoff Award. 🏆

Presented by SFFILM and the Mel Novikoff Family Foundation, the award honors champions of film culture and the theatrical experience. Artists, advisors, and alumni gathered for an evening recognizing Satter’s decades of supporting independent filmmakers through Sundance Institute’s Artist Programs.

The program featured a conversation with Peter Nicks and a screening of “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” co-written and directed by Benh Zeitlin and co-written by Lucy Alibar, both fellows of Sundance Institute’s 2009 Screenwriters Lab.

Read more about the impact of Michelle’s work at the link in our bio.

Photos courtesy of SFFILM. Photos by Pamela Gentile.


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Last week at the San Francisco International Film Festival, Michelle Satter received the 2026 Mel Novikoff Award. 🏆

Presented by SFFILM and the Mel Novikoff Family Foundation, the award honors champions of film culture and the theatrical experience. Artists, advisors, and alumni gathered for an evening recognizing Satter’s decades of supporting independent filmmakers through Sundance Institute’s Artist Programs.

The program featured a conversation with Peter Nicks and a screening of “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” co-written and directed by Benh Zeitlin and co-written by Lucy Alibar, both fellows of Sundance Institute’s 2009 Screenwriters Lab.

Read more about the impact of Michelle’s work at the link in our bio.

Photos courtesy of SFFILM. Photos by Pamela Gentile.


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It would’ve been weird NOT to ask. 🤷‍♀️

Director Russell Goldman and star Britt Lower on the last thing they ordered online, fresh off the California premiere of SENDER at the 69th SFFILM Festival.


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We can’t think of a better way to describe the power of filmmaking than these words from George Lucas, the creator of STAR WARS. 🌌🪐💫☄️

On May the 4th, we close out our 69th SFFILM Festival at the Castro with a screening of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, plus an onstage conversation with C-3PO himself, Anthony Daniels.


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We can’t think of a better way to describe the power of filmmaking than these words from George Lucas, the creator of STAR WARS. 🌌🪐💫☄️

On May the 4th, we close out our 69th SFFILM Festival at the Castro with a screening of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, plus an onstage conversation with C-3PO himself, Anthony Daniels.


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We can’t think of a better way to describe the power of filmmaking than these words from George Lucas, the creator of STAR WARS. 🌌🪐💫☄️

On May the 4th, we close out our 69th SFFILM Festival at the Castro with a screening of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, plus an onstage conversation with C-3PO himself, Anthony Daniels.


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We can’t think of a better way to describe the power of filmmaking than these words from George Lucas, the creator of STAR WARS. 🌌🪐💫☄️

On May the 4th, we close out our 69th SFFILM Festival at the Castro with a screening of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, plus an onstage conversation with C-3PO himself, Anthony Daniels.


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2 weeks ago

We can’t think of a better way to describe the power of filmmaking than these words from George Lucas, the creator of STAR WARS. 🌌🪐💫☄️

On May the 4th, we close out our 69th SFFILM Festival at the Castro with a screening of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, plus an onstage conversation with C-3PO himself, Anthony Daniels.


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2 weeks ago

We can’t think of a better way to describe the power of filmmaking than these words from George Lucas, the creator of STAR WARS. 🌌🪐💫☄️

On May the 4th, we close out our 69th SFFILM Festival at the Castro with a screening of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, plus an onstage conversation with C-3PO himself, Anthony Daniels.


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Story-save.com is an intuitive online tool that enables users to download and save a variety of content, including stories, photos, videos, and IGTV materials, directly from Instagram. With Story-Save, you can not only easily download diverse content from Instagram but also view it at your convenience, even without internet access. This tool is perfect for those moments when you come across something interesting on Instagram and want to save it for later viewing. Use Story-Save to ensure you don't miss the chance to take your favorite Instagram moments with you!

Our advantages:

No Need to Register

Avoid app downloads and sign-ups, store stories on the web.

Exclusive High-Quality

Stories Say goodbye to poor-quality content, preserve only high-resolution Stories.

Accessible on All

Devices Download Instagram Stories using any browser, iPhone, Android.

Completely Free to Use

Absolutely no fees. Download any Story at no cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Instagram Stories Download feature is designed to provide a secure and high-quality method for downloading Instagram stories. It's user-friendly and doesn't require users to register or sign up. Simply copy the link, paste it, and enjoy the content.
Downloading Instagram stories is a simple process that involves three steps:
  • 1. Go to the Instagram Story Downloader tool.
  • 2. Next, type the username of the Instagram profile into the provided field and click on the Download button.
  • 3. You'll then see all the Stories that are available for the current 24-hour period. Select the ones you want and hit Download.
The selected story will be swiftly saved to your device's local storage.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to download stories from private accounts due to privacy restrictions.
There is no limit to the number of times you can use the Instagram story download service. It's available for unlimited use and is completely free.
Yes, it is legal to download and save Instagram Stories from other users, provided they are not used for commercial purposes. If you intend to use them commercially, you must obtain permission from the original content owner and credit them each time the story is used.
All downloaded stories are typically saved in the Downloads folder on your computer, whether you're using Windows, Mac, or iOS. For mobile devices, the stories are saved in the phone's storage and should also appear in your Gallery app immediately after download.