Next Wave films may be warm, funny, thrilling, and quirky, but are always on the leading edge of independent cinema from some of the industry's most promising new voices.
JFI Next Wave is our community of young adult film lovers looking for the next big thing in cinema. Next Wave programs can be found throughout the festival but are primarily concentrated at the Roxie Theater in the heart of San Francisco's Mission District. Purchase a next wave ticket package to enjoy films at the Roxie, entry to our Next Wave Party on Saturday, July 25, and other perks such as a complementary JFI supporter membership.
After a nervous breakdown, a young office assistant flees to his parents’ house in Arizona and hires an escort to take care of him.
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Guided by her grandmother’s unmarked photographs, an American college student journeys through Romania, searching for the village her family once called home.
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Human Theories is a comedy comprised of interconnected scenes showcasing offbeat, amusing, failed attempts at connection in modern city life.
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Pushing the boundaries of sound and image, drummer Brian Chase (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) presents a one-of-a-kind experimental collaboration with Bay Area-based video artist Annie Albagli, developed only for SFJFF46.
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Fearless alternative pop singer Noga Erez is on the brink of superstardom, with a unique, captivating sound and a major studio album on the way. But when war erupts and cracks appear in her relationship, Noga must redefine her role as an artist on the global stage.
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After his fiancée’s death, Benny is pulled into an escalating series of crimes with his polarizing best friend, racing towards Mexico as violence, betrayal, and his past close in with no way out.
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Assaf inherits a house from a father he never knew. When he invites Miriam—a homeless woman living in the backyard—inside, a quiet battle begins that will change both him and the house forever.
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In this rhythmic psychological thriller, a lonely aspiring teen actress finds herself drawn to an acting teacher who pulls her into a web of desire and control, blurring the lines of seduction and obsession.
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Available for cinephiles ages 18–35 to enjoy 8 tickets redeemable to any SFJFF46 programs at the Roxie Theater, the Festival's home for Next Wave, forward-thinking programming. Includes annual JFI Supporter membership ($60 value)
Purchase a Next Wave Package