The biggest celebratory night of SF film honored exemplary achievement in the craft and is a fundraiser with proceeds from the event supporting the organization’s mission to discover, nurture and showcase the next generation of film artists.
Amanda Hahn and Raul Castillo
Hosts Anne Lai, executive director of SFFILM, and Jessie Fairbanks, SFFILM director of programming, created a welcoming, magical night.
Ryan Gosling and Greta Gerwig
The annual dinner, awards presentation and fundraiser honored Greta Gerwig with the Irving M. Levin Award for film direction, presented by actor Ryan Gosling.
Alexandra Wells and Clara Shin
Other honorees included filmmaker Roger Ross Williams with the Nion McEvoy & Leslie Berriman Award for Storytelling, presented by actor Raúl Castillo; Cord Jefferson with the George Gund III Award for Virtuosity, presented by actor John Ortiz; and Nicolas Cage with the Maria Manetti Shrem Lifetime Achievement Award for Acting.
Nicholas Cage, Jessie Fairbanks and Ross Williams
SFFILM supports filmmakers at every part of their path, from student to first film to master—bringing audiences to their work.
Jessie Fairbanks, Roger Ross Williams and Anne Lai
Greta Gerwig and Boots Riley
Photography by: DREW ALTIZER
