Big Nights & Receptions
Big Nights & Receptions
Opening Night Film
IN WAVES
Thu / Nov 5
San Diego Natural History Museum
FREE reception for All-Fest Pass and Opening Night ticketholders
Pre-Screening Reception: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Program Start Time: 7:00 PM
Post-Screening Reception: 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Centerpiece Film
VIA NEGATIVA
Sun / Nov 8
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley
FREE pre-screening reception for All-Fest Pass and Centerpiece ticketholders at UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley.
Pre-Screening Reception: 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Program Start Time: 5:15 PM
Closing Night Film
BA’S BOOK
Sat / Nov 14
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley
FREE pre- and post-screening receptions for All-Fest Pass and Closing Night ticketholders at UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley.
Pre-Screening Reception: 6:30PM – 7:30 PM
Program Start Time: 7:30 PM
Post-Screening After-Party: 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Special Events & Receptions
The SDAFF Awards
The 27th Annual SDAFF Awards
Sat / Nov 7 | 5:00 PM – 10 PM
UC San Diego Park & Market
Celebrate the filmmakers and stories of SDAFF as we announce this year’s award winners, then keep the evening going with food, drinks, and community. The SDAFF Awards brings together filmmakers, guests, supporters, and friends for one of the festival’s biggest nights.
Happy Hours
Fri / Nov 6 – Sat / Nov 14
Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley
FREE happy hour for All-Fest Pass and SDAFF ticketholders at UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley. Donations welcome!
- Friday, 11/6 | 6:00 – 8:30 PM
- Saturday, 11/7 | 5:30 – 8:00 PM
- Sunday, 11/8 | 5:30 – 8:00 PM
- Monday, 11/9 | 5:30 – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday, 11/10 | 5:30 – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday, 11/11 | 5:30 – 8:30 PM
- Thursday, 11/12 | 6:00 – 8:30 PM
- Friday, 11/13 | 5:30 – 8:30 PM
- Saturday, 11/14 | 4:30 – 7:00 PM
LGBTQ+ Shorts Program + Reception
QUEER RIVALRY
Sat / Nov 7 | 4:00 PM
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley
FREE post-screening reception for All-Fest Pass and SHORTS: QUEER RIVALRY ticketholders at UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley.
Post-Screening: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
INDUSTRY-ONLY
Filmmaker Brunch
Sun / Nov 8 | 10AM – 12PM
Tahini Street Food + Finjan Coffee Co.
Start your Sunday with good food, coffee, and conversation alongside fellow filmmakers and industry guests. A relaxed morning to connect, recharge, and build community during SDAFF.
Filmmakers and industry guests only.
World Premiere and Reception
REEL VOICES
Sun / Nov 8 | 12PM
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley
FREE post-screening reception for All-Fest Pass and SHORTS: REEL VOICES ticketholders at UltraStar Cinemas.
Program Start Time: 12:00 PM
Post-Screening Reception: 2:00 PM
Presented by AARP
TAKE ME HOME
Sun / Nov 8 | 12:45 PM
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley
FREE post-screening reception for AARP Members, All-Fest Pass, and TAKE ME HOME ticketholders.
Pre-Screening Reception: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
STUDENT PROGRAMMING
Youth Days
Mon / Nov 9 & Tues / Nov 10
Youth Day is a free day of youth-oriented film screenings @ the movies to educate, enlighten, and enhance students’ film literacy skills. We partner with local businesses and area high/middle schools to draw hundreds of students interested in media for a day full of film and learning at the movies! Students will meet filmmakers and artists for Q & A’s.
Pac Arts Member Screening Reception
UNCOMMITTED
Tue / Nov 10
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley
FREE reception and After-Party for Pac Arts members, All-Fest Pass, and UNCOMMITTED ticketholders at UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley.
Pre-Screening Reception: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Special Artist Talk
SUNEIL SANZGIRI
Thur / Nov 12 | 4 PM – 5 PM
University of San Diego, Warren Auditorium, Mother Rosalie Hall, room 116.
FREE Artist Talk with Suneil Sanzgiri, contemporary artist and filmmaker. Suneil will discuss his recent creative work including his film AN IMPOSSIBLE ADDRESS. In partnership with USD’s Department of Art, Architecture + Art History Lecture Series.
Meter/paid parking available. Check Venues for more information.
