For 48 years, the American Indian Film Festival® has been a pillar in San Francisco for Independent film, showcasing cutting edge cinema by and about Native Peoples. This year the festival continues its legacy presenting nearly 60 innovative feature films, narrative and animated shorts, music videos and documentaries in its upcoming 48th Annual American Indian Film Festival®, slated for November 3 - 11, 2023 throughout San Francisco and East Bay venues.
Headquarters
American Indian Film Institute
1446 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
MISSION
THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN FILM INSTITUTE IS TO FOSTER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE CULTURE, TRADITIONS, AND ISSUES FACING CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN INDIANS. AIFI SUPPORTS FILMMAKERS WHOSE WORK EXPRESSES THE NATIVE VOICES, VIEWPOINTS, AND STORIES HISTORICALLY EXCLUDED FROM MAINSTREAM MEDIA; DEVELOPS STORIES TRADITIONALLY EXCLUDED FROM MAINSTREAM MEDIA; CREATES AUDIENCES FOR THEIR WORK; AND ADVOCATES FOR AUTHENTIC REPRESENTATION OF AMERICAN INDIANS IN THE MEDIA.
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