Serafina Palandech - Executive Director Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival
Founded in 2007, the inaugural Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival (SDFF) launched with a bold vision and 44 carefully curated films, shining a spotlight on talented filmmakers from Sonoma County and the greater Bay Area. What began as an intimate local gathering has grown into a globally recognized celebration of nonfiction storytelling. Today, SDFF receives nearly 700 submissions annually from more than 62 countries — a testament to both our growth and our reputation as a welcoming home for documentary artists around the world. We are proud to be an Oscar®-qualifying festival for…
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