SF Intl Animation Festival
November 10–13, 2011
SF Film Society | New People Cinema
The San Francisco International Animation Festival celebrates the region’s preeminence as a hub for one of the most creative forms in cinema. Join us for an enticing mix of the latest anime, family-friendly fare, documentaries, wonderfully unclassifiable shorts from around the world and a fabulous Opening Night party. This year’s festival includes Cannes entry and award-winng Tatsumi by Eric Khoo, the Bay Area–produced Annecy competitor Glitch in the Grid; the long-awaited feature-length film by Keita Kurosaka, Midori-ko; and several shorts programs, including the always popular Best of Annecy compilation.
Download the Program (PDF)
SFIAF Sponsors & Supporters
SF Film Society | New People Cinema
The San Francisco International Animation Festival celebrates the region’s preeminence as a hub for one of the most creative forms in cinema. Join us for an enticing mix of the latest anime, family-friendly fare, documentaries, wonderfully unclassifiable shorts from around the world and a fabulous Opening Night party. This year’s festival includes Cannes entry and award-winng Tatsumi by Eric Khoo, the Bay Area–produced Annecy competitor Glitch in the Grid; the long-awaited feature-length film by Keita Kurosaka, Midori-ko; and several shorts programs, including the always popular Best of Annecy compilation.
Download the Program (PDF)
SFIAF Sponsors & Supporters
Opening Night Party
Celebrate Opening Night of the San Francisco International Animation Festival with director Eric Leiser, cast and crew after the first screening of their film Glitch in the Grid at Yoshi’s San Francisco. Read more...
Thursday, November 10, 8:30–10:30 pm
Yoshi’s San Francisco, 1330 Fillmore Street (Ellis/Eddy)
Glitch in the Grid
Eric Leiser
OPENING NIGHT FILM Hybrid live action/animation techniques are used reveal the inner life of a reclusive artist who finds that the party life cannot satisfy his longing for spiritual renewal. Read more...
Thursday, November 10, 7:00 pm;
Thursday, November 10, 9:30 pm
SF Film Society | New People Cinema
1746 Post Street (Webster/Buchanan)
1746 Post Street (Webster/Buchanan)
Top Drawers
Animation sometimes leaves the impression that we come into direct contact with an artist’s personal vision. This shorts program explores wondrous artistic effects produced through drawing, puppetry and even computing. Read more...
Friday, November 11, 5:00 pm; Sunday, November 13, 4:00 pm
SF Film Society | New People Cinema
1746 Post Street (Webster/Buchanan)
1746 Post Street (Webster/Buchanan)
The Best of Annecy
Back by popular demand! The Annecy International Animated Film Festival is widely regarded as the most important festival for animation in Europe and as a bellwether for the evolution of one of the most creative forms in cinema. Read more...
Friday, January 13 & Sunday, January 15
Showtimes 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00
Showtimes 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00
SF Film Society Cinema
1746 Post Street (Webster/Buchanan)
1746 Post Street (Webster/Buchanan)
Tatsumi
Eric Khoo
US Premiere This memoir-like documentary celebrates the life and work of the legendary Japanese comics artist who redefined the manga landscape and elevated the genre to a new level of creative expression. Read more...
Friday, November 11, 9:00 pm; Sunday, November 13, 6:00 pm
SF Film Society | New People Cinema
1746 Post Street (Webster/Buchanan)
1746 Post Street (Webster/Buchanan)
Nocturna
Adrià García, Víctor Maldonado
When the stars start disappearing from the wondrous landscape of the night sky, young orphan Tim teams up with a cat named Tobermory to bring them back. Recommended for ages eight and up. Read more...
Saturday, November 12, 3:00 pm
SF Film Society | New People Cinema
1746 Post Street (Webster/Buchanan)
1746 Post Street (Webster/Buchanan)
Ball of Confusion
What if the world were constructed of amusement park rides that grow and breathe? This question and many more await your scrutiny in this program of counterfactuals and music videos. Read more...
Saturday, November 12, 5:30 pm
SF Film Society | New People Cinema
1746 Post Street (Webster/Buchanan)
1746 Post Street (Webster/Buchanan)
Midori-ko
Keita Kurosaka
Beloved artist Keita Kurosaka has fashioned an exquisitely dark sci-fi tale. Scientists work to develop a “dream food.” One day, a magical light produces an animal/vegetable hybrid named Midori-ko, who doesn’t want to be eaten. Read more...
Saturday, November 12, 7:30 pm
SF Film Society | New People Cinema
1746 Post Street (Webster/Buchanan)
1746 Post Street (Webster/Buchanan)
Anthropomorphlolz
In the strange and charmed world of guest programmer Jay Wertzler you’ll find LCD Soundsystem, Tiny Fuppets, weird animals and an array of current and potential cultural memes. Read more...
Saturday, November 12, 9:00 pm
SF Film Society | New People Cinema
1746 Post Street (Webster/Buchanan)
1746 Post Street (Webster/Buchanan)
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