San Diego International Film Festival
The San Diego International Film Festival is an independent film festival in San Diego, California, produced by the non-profit San Diego Film Foundation. The main event has traditionally been held annually in the autumn at venues in the Gaslamp Quarter, La Jolla and Balboa Park.
| Location | San Diego and La Jolla |
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| Established | 2001 |
| Founded by | Karl Kozak, Robin Laatz |
| Awards | Golden Eagle, Kumeyaay Eagle, Gregory Peck Award, Chris Brinker Award |
| Artistic director | Tonya Mantooth |
| Website | sdfilmfest |
The festival hosts celebrity awards banquets, panel discussions, retrospectives, parties, premieres and contemporary independent narrative, documentary and short film screenings. Competitive juried categories vary year to year and have included foreign language, animated, Native American, military, social justice, equestrian, thrillers and local films made in San Diego.
Special advanced screenings for VIP members and educational programs for San Diego area high schools are held year round in addition to an annual formal "Oscar watch party" in the winter.