Winners Announced 'Hot Water', 'Figaro Up, Figaro Down'
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- SFFILM announced the Golden Gate Awards winners for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival.
- San Francisco International Film Festival ran from April 24 to May 4, 2026, across San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley.
- Attendance topped 40,000 participants, including filmmakers and students from the Bay Area.
- ‘Hot Water’ earned a Golden Gate Award.
- ‘Figaro Up, Figaro Down’ earned a Golden Gate Award.
Why it matters: Filmmakers of “Hot Water” and “Figaro Up, Figaro Down” gain prestige and distribution opportunities, while the Bay Area benefits from a 40,000‑strong audience that fuels local venues and creative economies.
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