SFFILM & TAC Screening
This event is SOLD OUT! Rush tickets may become available, depending on capacity, and will be released prior to the event.
Led by SFCM’s Technology and Applied Composition program, SFFILM and SFCM presents an evening of music and film showcasing original, independent work as part of the 69th Annual San Francisco International Film Festival. Featured films will be presented, with directors and SFCM composers in attendance. Reception to follow.
Program
Films are in alphabetical and total runtime is 90 min.
Elivia Shaw: Breathing Room (USA 2026, 18 min)
In California’s Central Valley—the region that feeds the nation—a team of Mexican doctors fights to provide essential care to a community caught between environmental hazards and inhumane immigration policies.
Andrés Gallegos: The Darkest Night (Chile 2026, 22 min)
Driven by desperation, 16-year-old Diego uses stolen cash to save his beloved mentor, igniting a confrontation that will change who he is forever.
Maria Victoria Ponce: Perm and Circumstance (USA 2026, 12 min)
Inspired by his idol and wanting to impress the teacher he is crushing on, 13-year-old Juan Po gets a DIY perm done by his father. Now he must survive an entire day at school with a mangled ‘fro.
Q&A with the participants.
About the SFFILM Festival.
Departments
Technology and Applied Composition
Faculty
Matt Levine
Douglas McCausland
Lennie Moore
Kat "009" Night
About SFCM’s Technology and Applied Composition Department
Get ready for a career on the edge of art and technology. Our Technology and Applied Composition (TAC) is an exclusive course of study that gives students a direct path into the worlds of film scoring, video game sound design, and other rewarding musical avenues. Featuring instruction from some of the most visible composers in the industry today, the TAC music degree readies you for a cutting-edge compositional life, bridging art and technology in the most dynamic ways imaginable.
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