Overview

Be the first to see what’s submitted to the 70th San Francisco International Film Festival and help us select titles for the festival in 2027.

Our Screening Committees assist with viewing titles submitted to the San Francisco International Film Festival on an annual basis. SFFILM screeners support the careful curation of a robust, inclusive, and bold festival program. Whether you have a background in film, are a dedicated cinephile, or are simply curious, we’re always looking for fresh eyes and new voices to join us as we assess the thousands of thought-provoking festival submissions from around the world.

Evaluation training, orientations, and guidelines will be provided. Benefits and compensation offered.

Film Screener Expectations & Responsibilities:

• Must have reliable internet access to stream submissions
• Should expect to watch a minimum of 40 hours of content over a five-month period (August – December 2026)
• All screeners are required to watch assignments in full
• An open mind is essential
• Strong written communication skills needed
• Commitment to screening films on weekly basis required

Benefits of becoming a pre-screener include:

• The opportunity to view festival selections before anyone else
• The opportunity to learn more about inner workings of festival production
• The opportunity to earn Festival passes & vouchers for friends and family
• Opportunity to earn paid honorariums and yearly SFFILM membership

SFFILM is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) in both its internal management and external programming. Since 2018, the organization has actively been working in collaboration with two Advisory Boards focused on accessibility and inclusivity and officially began work with a DEI consultant in 2019 to further invest in and build on that work. Candidates are invited to discuss their interest and involvement in DEAI practices in their cover letter, and ask us more about our DEAI process in their interview.

SFFILM, in accordance with federal and state law, is an equal-opportunity employer. SFFILM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy/childbirth, medical condition, disability, age, ancestry, marital status, citizenship or veteran status. This nondiscrimination policy covers all candidates, staff members, interns, and volunteers.