The San Francisco Dance Film Festival returns this fall for its seventeenth year, presenting over 80 films from around the world. The 2026 edition offers audiences a kaleidoscopic look at dance in its varied forms, from world-class ballet to endangered folkloric traditions and everything in between. Eighteen in-person screenings take place October 23-November 8 at venues throughout San Francisco, featuring artist Q&As, masterclasses, and community gatherings that bring audiences and creators together. For those tuning in from afar, the Online Festival runs November 9-30.