San Francisco Film Festival 2026 Line-Up Includes Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters,’ ‘The Invite,’ ‘Late Fame’

Apr 1, 2026 10:00am PT San Francisco Film Festival 2026 Line-Up Includes Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters,’ ‘The Invite,’ ‘Late Fame’ By Arushi Jacob Plus Icon Arushi Jacob Latest ‘Masters of the Universe: Legends Unite’ Game Set From Amazon Amid New Movie Release (Gaming News Roundup) 21 hours ago Letterboxd and Black Bear Partner Up to Bring ‘Four Favorites’ Format to Theaters Nationwide 22 hours ago Billboard and Fuse Media Launch Billboard Español TV, Covering Spanish-Language Music and Culture 22 hours ago See All SFFILM has announced the program for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival, taking place April 24 through May 4. The lineup includes 79 programs from 40 countries, featuring performers such as Tilda Swinton, Dustin Hoffman, Paul Rudd, Jamie Lee Curtis, and more. The festival kicks off at the Castro Theatre with a screening of Kent Jones’ “Late Fame” starring Greta Lee and Willem Dafoe, with both actors set to make an appearance. The second feature is “The Invite,” directed by and starring Olivia Wilde, who will join the screening in person. Newly acquired by A24, the film also stars Seth Rogen, Penelope Cruz, and Edward Norton. The Centerpiece presentation is Boots Riley’s Neon-backed “I Love Boosters.” Starring Keke Palmer, the film will show at the historic Grand Lake Theatre. Riley, plus cast members Poppy Liu, Eiza González and LaKeith Stanfield are expected to join in person. The festival concludes with a sold-out screening of “Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back,” featuring an onstage conversation between Anthony Daniels and SFFILM Board Vice President Howard Roffman. SFFILM’s Director of Programming Jessie Fairbanks, said, “This is the sixth festival I’ve curated at SFFILM, and it remains a joy to collaborate with the team to shape a slate of distinctive, authentic stories. Alongside special programs, juried competitions, and marquee events — including our return to the Castro Theatre and Grand Lake — I wanted to honor our...