The San Diego International Film Festival, presented each year by the San Diego Film Foundation is the regionÍs premier film event and one of the leading stops on the independent festival circuit. SDiFF offers a totally unique experience to catch first time and veteran filmmakers as they debut their latest work to command the attention of new audiences and industry luminaries. YouÍll also be among the first to see major studio premieres on the road to the Hollywood awards season. ItÍs five days to immerse yourself in quality films, parties, industry events and panels. About the San Diego Film Foundation The San Diego Film Foundation believes that film can be transformative and that we are bound together through human connection. Our mission is to use film to explore issues of global impact, to create dialog, to encourage self-reflection, and ultimately to develop empathy and understanding in an increasingly diverse and complex world.