The Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival (SDFF) at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, running from March 27th – March 30th, is an Oscar®-qualifying festival for short-form documentaries, showcasing thought-provoking films that highlight social justice, journalism, and current issues. Committed to diverse perspectives, SDFF has featured multiple viewpoints on the same story, fostering critical discussion.

With the rise of AI and digital manipulation, documentary films serve as a vital record of reality, capturing moments in time with authenticity. As a leading platform for non-fiction storytelling, SDFF encourages fresh thinking and meaningful conversations through the power of documentary film.