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LATEST NEWS

Gala Recap 9:10am

Our most successful Gala ever! Sponsors, filmmakers, staff, hundreds packed the Double Tree Ballroom as VIPs Lisa Ling, John Cho, and Kelly Hu announced the winning filmmakers.  Click here for a list of the winning films.
posted on October 24, 2004


FREE FESTIVAL PROGRAM - Check out 25 entries from our Live @ 5 Reel Short Competition 2:50pm
Each 55-second film is a unique vision incorporating the number 5 along with the city of San Diego. The five finalists will be showcased at the Gala with the winner chosen live by the audience.

You can watch all 25 entries at the Brickstones Salon in the DoubleTree Hotel today at 6:30pm. It's an open screening, so feel free to walk in any time, and the program will repeat at 7pm.
posted on October 23, 2004


Lisa Ling is Here! 1:45pm
Lisa Ling from NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC: EXPLORER is at her screening right now doing her Q&A. And here's our hardworking staffer Jessica Baxter getting excited about all that's still to come at the film fest.

posted on October 23, 2004


Huge Turn Out! 8:35am

Here's a snap shot of the Hazard Center theaters last night.  Hundreds showed up for ARAHAN, MY SUICIDE, and HOME RUN.  If you missed these films, all three will screen again on Sunday.  Just to show you how crazy and fun it gets, here are some shots of the showroom floor.


posted on October 23, 2004


Opening Night 7:50am
Here's the cast and crew of the opening night film: THE RIDE. They were on hand for some Q&A after the screening.  And SDAFF Supporter and mayoral candidate Ron Roberts was there as well.

And of course, so were some of our cast and crew!


posted on October 22, 2004


SDAFF Tattoos! 4:35pm
We have $1 Tattoos available at the Hazard theatre lobby! For some extra money, we'll even apply them on for you! We're just kidding, but do get one so you can be almost as cool as these staffers. And we have 2004 t-shirts too!
posted on October 21, 2004


LET THE SHOW BEGIN! 9:45am
The 5th Annual San Diego Film Festival HAS BEGUN! Stay tuned to this site for the latest direct from the show floor! Keep in touch with films we're screening under "NEXT UP", and get the latest updates right from the festival floor with our "LIVE FEED".

THANK YOU SAN DIEGO!
posted on October 21, 2004


Sunny Weather 9:40am
The rain's stopped, and now we can celebrate cinema in the sun! The forecast is clear for the rest of the week!
posted on October 21, 2004


Finished Setting Up! 10:45pm
A full year of planning went into this year's film festival, and now, we're done setting up at the Hazard theatres. A sense of accomplishment and heartfelt thanks goes to our hard working staff and especially to you, our patrons, who have supported us for FIVE years now.
posted on October 20, 2004

All Festival News
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LISA LING: EXPLORER
Lisa Ling comes down to SDAFF to present two documentaries, one on Yao Ming, the other on adopted children from China. 12:30 at the Brickstone.


JOSEE, THE TIGER AND THE FISH
A Japanese cult hit about a college student and a girl with cerebral palsy.

WHEN 705 ATTACKS

Don't miss SDAFF's Exclusive Retrospective on the 705 boyz.


STEAMBOY
From the director of AKIRA


SDAFF 2004 Awards Gala

5:30p.m. Reception and Silent Auction
7:00p.m. Dinner