Tier 3
San Francisco CA, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
For 23 years SF DocFest has presented the best new non-fiction films to an audience of keen documentary fans in San Francisco. All submissions are watched by staff programmers, we do not use "programming committees." We seek well presented stories on interesting topics.
The main submission deadline for San Francisco Documentary Festival is around 24 April 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to San Francisco Documentary Festival costs from USD 35 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. San Francisco Documentary Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
San Francisco Documentary Festival takes place in San Francisco CA, United States.
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