2025 SF Dance Film Festival: Final Call for Films

The San Francisco Dance Film Festival is accepting dance film submissions of all styles, lengths, and budgets. Apply by 8 May.

The San Francisco Dance Film Festival (SFDFF) is proud to celebrate its 16th year as a premier platform for groundbreaking dance films. Recognised as a leader in the field, SFDFF showcases the most innovative and thought-provoking works from dance filmmakers worldwide.

The 2025 Festival will take place 5–9 November in San Francisco, California, featuring in-person screenings, panels, live performances, and networking opportunities for industry professionals. Virtual programming will also be available via our streaming partner, MarqueeTV. Selected films will be eligible for independent jury awards.

New this year is a Music Video category that celebrates the dynamic fusion of movement and music on screen. Other categories include Art/Experimental, Documentary (Feature and Short), Live Performance Film, Narrative, Screendance, and Student. SFDFF welcomes submissions from filmmakers, producers, and distributors across all budgets, dance forms, and genres.

Showcase your work on an internationally recognised stage. Submit today: sfdancefilmfest.org/submissions
Regular deadline: 16 April. Late deadline: 8 May.