The San Francisco Frozen Film Festival: Dedicated to creating avenues for independent filmmakers.
Celebrate 20 Years of SFFFF!
July 15th - 19th, 2026
“Top 25 Coolest Film Festival in the World”-Moviemaker Magazine
“Best Film Festival Deal in Town”-S.F. Chronicle
“One of the 25 Festivals Worth the Fee”-Movie Maker Publication
Our Film Festival & Purpose
From our opening night gala featuring local musicians, local performers and local fine artists, to cutting edge student work, the Frozen Film Festival is helping to lead the film industry through an independent grass roots movement. Creative thinking and raw talent will rise if given a chance.
With the abundance of filmmakers in the world, but a relative lack of screening opportunities, we are proud to feature a selection of international and domestic films that will bring filmmakers from around the world to San Francisco to celebrate the power of cinema and art.
In addition to our annual international film festival, the SFFFF Youth Program is specifically focused on demonstrating to underserved youth that existing pathways do exist to help them find a career in the film arts. SFFFF holds annual music and art performances, as well as youth programming and awards presentations.
SFFFF is hosting its 2026 Film Festival in-person in an outdoor exciting venue and online!
Predating the Disney movie, we take our name from San Francisco’s infamous chilly summers, which prompted many to attribute to Mark Twain the quote: “The coldest winter I ever spent was my summer in San Francisco.” Named Movie Maker Magazine’s Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World, our name matches our commitment to cutting edge work, with an emphasis on the super chill variety.
