We're looking for films for 2025
Dear Filmmakers,
If you or anyone you know is interested in submitting a film for our next Festival in January 2025, please go to our FilmFreeway page. Submissions open soon on July 1st! If you have any further questions not covered on the FilmFreeway page (in the rules section), please contact our Film Curator, Arlene Reiff at arlenereiff@gmail.com
About Legacy Film Festival on Aging
Our Mission:
To present an annual film festival that inspires, educates, and entertains intergenerational audiences on issues of Aging. The festival is based in San Francisco, but for the last two festivals the screenings have been entirely virtual, allowing us to reach audiences throughout the greater Bay Area and beyond!
Who We Are
Sheila Malkind
Sheila Malkind
Sheila Malkind
Founder and Executive Director
Arlene Reiff
Sheila Malkind
Sheila Malkind
Board member and Film Curator
Contact us
Sheila Malkind
Contact us
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Happy Pride to our LGBTQ+ Elders
Happy Pride to our LGBTQ+ Elders
Happy Pride to our LGBTQ+ Elders
We would like to spotlight the work of San Francisco organization, Openhouse SF, serving LGBTQ+ elders since 1998. In 2017 they opened one of the country’s first affordable housings dedicated to LGBTQ+ elders.
Older Americans Month
Happy Pride to our LGBTQ+ Elders
"Jack and Sam" Exclusive Streaming
"Jack and Sam" Exclusive Streaming
Womens’ History Month: Free screening
"Jack and Sam" Exclusive Streaming
Please join us to watch this poignant short film—
Stream it online for free this Sunday, Feb 25th.
Jack and Sam follows two Holocaust survivors miraculously reunited after 80 years. Now in their late 90s, they are rekindling their friendship and educating others about the dangers of hatred.
A 9-11 Reflection by Sheila Malkind
Womens’ History Month: Free screening
Womens’ History Month: Free screening
Written by Sheila Malkind in 2001 for the Chicago Tribune.
I recently flew to New York for a long weekend with my daughter, who lives and
works there. Yes I had a few momentary twinges of fear during the first few moments of takeoff, but I very quickly forgot my anxiety as the flight continued.
Womens’ History Month: Free screening
Womens’ History Month: Free screening
Womens’ History Month: Free screening
In honor of Womens’ History Month, join us for a free virtual screening of the documentary Standing On My Sisters' Shoulders. (60 min., Dirs. Joan Sadoff, Dr. Robert Sadoff and Laura J. Lipson, 2002)
A missing chapter of the Civil Rights movement, this powerful documentary reveals the movement in Mississippi in the 1950’s and 60’s from the point of view of the courageous women who lived it and emerged as its grassroots leaders.
Thank You for attending our 11th Filmfest
Thank You for attending our 11th Filmfest
Thank You for attending our 11th Filmfest
Thank you, Viewers, Donors, Sponsors, and Media Partners for making the 2nd Virtual, 11th Legacy Film Festival a well-traveled and enjoyable event.
This year, we offered a Virtual Catalog of 42 films on Aging from around the world, divided into 18 themed Festival Programs, including 13 Interviews with filmmakers, totaling over 30 hours of content.
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Legacy Film Festival on Aging, P.O. Box 14253, SF, CA 94114.
Whether you are considering becoming a new supporter, or have helped in the past, we appreciate your tax-deductible gift. Legacy Film Festival on Aging is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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