The California Film Institute celebrates and promotes film art and education through the annual Mill Valley Film Festival, through year-round screenings at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center and through the CFI Education program, which is building the next generation of filmmakers and audiences.

Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center

• Beautifully restored, state-of-the-art, three-screen theater that is one of the few nonprofit theaters in the US
• Year-round exhibition venue for independent films, documentaries, classics, retrospectives, international works and special events with filmmakers from around the world
• Serving approximately 150,000 Bay Area attendees annually

Mill Valley Film Festival

• World-renowned, 11-day festival held every October, screening more than 200 innovative US and international films for more than 40,000 film lovers
• Consistently rated one of the top film festivals in the nation
• Premieres of features, documentaries and shorts, as well as tributes, gala events, achievement awards, workshops, panels and seminars

CFI Education

• Nearly 40 annual screenings and innovative educational programs that reach a wide variety of children, students, families and filmmakers
• Involving more than 4,000 students per year in our schools program
• Q and A sessions or panel discussions following screenings seminars and workshops, including workshops for filmmakers, adults and children
• Guided curricula and screenings for Bay Area schools and educational institutions from preschool to college

Be a Supporter!
The nonprofit California Film Institute relies on the generosity of its community to thrive. Your support will enable CFI to continue offering the quality programming and events you love. You can provide financial support by becoming a member, making a donation or becoming a corporate sponsor. There are also many exciting volunteer opportunities available to help CFI. For more information, contact us at development@cafilm.org or 415.383.5256.