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PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION
The San Francisco Film Society will accept requests for accreditation for the 2008 San Francisco International Film Festival from representatives of organizations that have a professional interest in attending the Festival. Accreditation gives film industry professionals access to specialized Festival services and events.
Celebrating its 51st anniversary, the San Francisco International Film Festival is renowned throughout the world for its adventurous programming and sophisticated audiences. It brings extraordinary international filmmakers and films to U.S. audiences, as well as screening U.S. and world premieres. The Festival is recognized as a place to find new independently produced narrative films, documentaries, shorts, animations, television productions, experimental films and youth-produced works. The 2007 Festival hosted more than 250 filmmaker and industry guests, including exhibitors, distributors and acquisitions executives and marketing professionals. About 200 new works will be showcased at the 2008 Festival.
There are two types of accreditation available for the 2008 Festival.
Network
• Delegate welcome packet, including Festival guide, rights information and attendee contact lists
• Access to the Vanity Fair Hospitality Lounge and use of its business facilities including Internet access, mailboxes and meeting places
• Support staff for information and advice
• Networking opportunities in the Vanity Fair Hospitality Lounge, including regular Hospitality Hours
• Ticket purchases at a reduced price
Industry
All of the above, plus:
• On-demand viewing of a selection of films from this year’s program in the SFIFF Media Center, featuring the award-winning Kaleidescape System
• Complimentary tickets for Festival screenings and events (subject to availability) and reduced prices for additional tickets
• Invitations for networking, special events and receptions
Network and Industry badges are granted solely at the discretion of the Festival and are personal and nontransferable.
Download PDF of Accreditation Form
The deadline for registration is Friday, April 18, 2008. Applications after this date will be subject to a late fee of $25.
Contact: Kevin Wynter at industry@sffs.org
