About Us 1 - Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival

We’re on a Mission

The mission of the Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival is to bring the best independent documentary films in the world, and their filmmakers, to Sonoma County audiences. Our selections honor and promote excellence in craft, character and storytelling, but also give our audience opportunities to engage with distinct and diverse perspectives.

History

SDFF’s inaugural event came in 2007. Since then, the festival has welcomed filmmakers and fans from far and wide.

Films

We’ve been honored to show features, docs, and shorts by filmmakers from around the world.

Awards

Winners of SDFF’s Jury Award and Audience Award have gone on to win major industry awards and accolades.

Conversations

Filmmakers, industry insiders, and fans gather to discuss the art and craft of the business.

Our Spectacular Community

We’ve been honored to showcase and welcome filmmakers from around the world.

900

Filmmakers

946

Documentaries

60,000

Filmgoers

Our Team

We are an all-volunteer organization of filmmakers, film scholars and critics, and film lovers.

Jean McGlothlin

Co-Director/Lead Programmer

Jane Winslow

Co-Director/Festival Manager

Cynthi Stefenoni,

Co-Director/Producer

Corella Di Fede

Associate Director/Digital Programmer, Media & Information Manager

Lori Solomon

Filmmaker Liaison/Venue Manager

Kathryn Davy

Volunteer Manager/Venue Manager

Olga Browning

Filmmaker Liaison/Housing Manager

Eve Lindi

Information Systems/Box Office

Emmy Scharlatt

Programmer

David Farinella

Social Media

Jeffrey Zankel

Filmmaker Liaison / Programmer

Eliza Hemenway

Founder

Tommie Del Smith

Co-Founder

Teresa Book

Co-Founder

Partners & Sponsors

Our partners and sponsors help bring our award-winning festival to life while garnering local visibility by passionate audiences. Plus, given our virtual presence over the past two years, businesses are being seen globally.

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Volunteers

SDFF relies on the kindness of volunteers. We’re happy to welcome new people to help us during our annual celebration of independent films and filmmakers. We reward volunteers with free screenings, swag, and introductions to our wonderful community.

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Donate to SDFF

Even small gifts make a huge difference. We appreciate your gift.

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A Program of SCA

SDFF is one of the arts programs supported by the Sebastopol Center for the Arts. SCA produces, promotes, and presents local, national, and international artists and is dedicated to honoring diversity, encouraging creative excellence, and providing a welcoming gathering place for the community to experience, make, and share art and celebrate creative thought.