SF International Film Festival 2026 Highlights
From April 24 to May 4, 2026, San Francisco once again welcomed filmmakers, storytellers, and film lovers from around the world for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival.
As one of the longest-running film festivals in the Americas, SFFILM’s annual celebration continues to showcase groundbreaking cinema, thought-provoking conversations, and the creative voices shaping the future of film.
This year, The Marker was proud to support the festival as an official hospitality partner, helping welcome attendees, industry professionals, and visitors to the heart of San Francisco.
Supporting One of San Francisco’s Premier Cultural Events
For nearly seven decades, the San Francisco International Film Festival has brought together global filmmakers, emerging talent, and passionate audiences for an inspiring celebration of storytelling. Beyond the screenings themselves, the festival creates opportunities for meaningful conversations, community connection, and cultural exchange throughout the city.
As a hotel deeply connected to San Francisco’s arts, culture, and creative communities, The Marker is honoured to support events that contribute to the city’s vibrant identity and bring visitors together through shared experiences.
Welcoming Festival Guests to Union Square
Throughout the festival, The Marker helped welcome guests visiting San Francisco by providing a dedicated booking experience and courtesy room block for festival attendees.
Located in the heart of Union Square, our boutique hotel offered visitors a convenient home base near many of the city’s most iconic neighbourhoods, restaurants, theatres, and cultural attractions. Between screenings, networking events, and time spent exploring the city, guests could easily enjoy everything Union Square and downtown San Francisco have to offer.
We were delighted to see The Marker featured as a recommended hotel partner within festival communications, helping attendees discover a comfortable and convenient place to stay while enjoying the event.
A Festival That Brings the City Together
One of the things we love most about the San Francisco International Film Festival is the way it extends beyond the screen. Throughout the festival, audiences gathered for premieres, filmmaker discussions, industry events, educational programming, and community celebrations that highlighted the power of storytelling to connect people from different backgrounds and perspectives.
Throughout the festival, audiences gathered to celebrate new films, connect with creators, and experience one of San Francisco’s longest-running cultural traditions. The energy throughout the city was a reminder of the important role arts and culture continue to play in bringing communities together.
Thank You to SFFILM
Following the festival, the SFFILM team shared their appreciation for the organisations and partners that helped make this year’s event possible.
As part of their message, they noted:
“Your partnership played an important role in bringing this experience to life and in supporting a creative community that continues to shape the future of film.”
We are grateful for the opportunity to support an organisation that champions emerging talent, independent voices, and meaningful storytelling year-round. Partnerships like these allow us to play a small role in helping San Francisco remain a destination for creativity, culture, and connection.
Looking Ahead
As we reflect on another successful year of the San Francisco International Film Festival, we would like to thank SFFILM, festival attendees, filmmakers, and everyone who contributed to this remarkable celebration of cinema.
We look forward to welcoming visitors back to San Francisco for future festivals, cultural events, and memorable stays in Union Square. Until then, we’ll continue celebrating the people, stories, and creative communities that make this city so special.
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