San Francisco Gears Up for 52nd Annual International Film Fest
When the San Francisco International Film Festival kicks off on April 23rd, it will mark the festival’s 52nd year, making it the longest running film festival in country. By existing for so long, the festival has established itself as one of the premier fests to attend each and every year.
With the backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge, the festival appeals to many not only because of its beautiful scenery and warm weather, but because some of Hollywood’s biggest stars attend as well. The festival attracts an annual audience of more than 80,000 people, far more than most festivals.
This year’s festival opens with La Mission from director Peter Bratt and starring his brother, Benjamin Bratt. The “centerpiece” movie is 500 Days of Summer, starring Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.