SDIFF Spotlighted Among the Best Film Festivals in San Diego

The San Diego Italian Film Festival, led by bold programmer Antonio Iannotta, was spotlighted among the best film festivals in San Diego by Beth Accomando, Arts & Culture Reporter at KPBS.

“San Diego’s festivals reflect its vibrant, diverse community, offering everything from dazzling dance performances and film screenings to quirky local traditions and timeless holiday celebrations. Whether you’re a movie lover, a dance enthusiast or just looking to connect with your neighbors, these 12 events showcased the best of San Diego in 2024.”

”San Diego is blessed with amazing film festivals: Latino, Asian, Italian, Jewish, Filipino, LGBTQ+ and Arab being among the best. Brian Hu of San Diego Asian Film Festival and Antonio Ianotta of San Diego Italian Film Festival are especially bold programmers, while Benito Bautista and Emma Francisco from the younger San Diego Filipino Film Festival are also making a mark. I love attending film festivals and trying to cram as much cinema as I can into a day. I love the delirious feeling of spending days in the theater watching movies with like-minded people. — Beth Accomando, Arts Reporter”