Video Arts

SFO Museum’s Video Arts program provides visibility to a range of contemporary artists and filmmakers who are at the leading edge of their craft. From short-form documentaries and narratives, to experimental films and all forms of animation, Video Arts brings you the thought-provoking, innovative work of today’s filmmakers.

This gallery is located pre-security on the departures level of International Terminal with daily operating hours of 5:00am to midnight.

SFO Museum reviews exhibition proposals from artists and filmmakers on a rolling basis. Video Arts is currently programming films that are 20 minutes or less in duration and schedules each film for a four-week presentation. Due to our operation in a public space, Video Arts does not program work that features overt sexual or violent content. Those who are interested in participating may submit their work via our online form, here.

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Native

2017 Isaiah Woods, Annalisa Kingsbury Lee, and Grace Riter: Pride in family and culture among Navajo Nation members in Shiprock, New Mexico, is the focus of this documentary produced by high school students enrolled in a filmmaking class offered by Spy Hop, a youth mentorship program in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Listen

2018 Jake Graf: London-based actor, director, and activist Jake Graf gives voice to transgender youths who are often either disregarded or vilified when trying to communicate their daily struggles against bullying and persecution by classmates and family alike.

Redwood

03:48 Will and Jim Pattiz: Brothers Will and Jim Pattiz turn their attention to Northern California’s ancient forests in their ongoing film series that is intended to ensure the continued protection and enjoyment of the National Park System for future generations.

Negative Space

2017 Max Porter and Ru Kuwahata: The husband-and-wife filmmaking team of Max Porter and Ru Kuwahata employ stop-motion to animate a 150-word poem by Ron Koerge in this poignant and bittersweet story about family, loss, and the finer points of packing a suitcase.

Video Arts History