Five stories in which an app opens the doors to mystery and horror. A young woman falls into the hands of a group of perverts who are part of a sinister online network. A voyeur finds that his neighbors hide dark secrets that he wishes he had never discovered. A young woman tries a mysterious dating app. On the way to a beautiful cabin, a group of friends fall into the hands of a dangerous occult sect. A little boy, exploited by his father to make points with potential online dates, discovers an enormous power to defend himself.
San Francisco’s ‘Another Hole in the Head’ Film Festival is a 15-day cinematic excursion into the realms of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and assorted other genres. Taking its cue from other legendary festivals such as Cannes and Sundance, Another Hole in the Head pulls together a diverse collection of films representing all varieties and budgetary considerations. Another Hole in the Head provides a unique vehicle for independent cinema. This year’s festival takes place from December 1st - December 15th 2021. The festival will take place Live at San Francisco's New People Cinema in Japantown, Live on Zoom and Video On-Demand on Eventive.
With this festival, we seek broader horizons than the common interpretation of "genre film" allows. All styles of independent film are welcome to compete: whether it's a major production from a professional company, a student film, or a micro-budget labor of love, we are committed to giving each film due consideration.
We are located in a very receptive town for film, and we've built a passionate following over the years. 2021 will mark our 18th year among the most highly rated genre festivals in the world, and we're still growing!
San Francisco is the second largest film market in the country, and a great promotional platform for indie filmmakers who are trying to get their film out into the world. Many films that screen at our festival spark the attention of other film festivals and film brokers/buyers. In addition, the films and the festival are reviewed by some of the top players in the industry, such as Variety, The San Francisco Chronicle, Dread Central, Bloody Disgusting, and Fangoria, just to name a few.
Our theatrical home is New People Cinema in San Francisco's Japantown. A 143-seat underground venue located in the New People Building, the Cinema is equipped with cutting-edge HD digital projection, 35mm film projection and a THX®-certified sound system. New People Cinema hosts many local film festivals including the San Francisco International Film Festival, CAAMFest, Green Film Festival, and the Japan Film Festival of San Francisco.