San Francisco Bae

  • Feature Film Competition

Year: 2024

Length: 94 mins

Country: United States

Language: English

Premiere: World Premiere

Directed by: Cephra Stuart

Produced by: Cephra Stuart, Duke Sayer

Starring: Chasity Sereal (Sierra Turner), Paul Wang (Alex Lee), Jyoti Swamy (Aparna Varma), Gisele Matocq (Grace Lee)

SEE THE FILM

Friday Feb 21, 9:55 PM-11:55 PM – Friday Evening Feature + Shorts Program 3 + QA

A fresh and fun coming-of-age story, SAN FRANCISCO BAE follows the journey of a failing founder and a med-school dropout who, together, concoct a risky plan to pursue their true passions and achieve the American dream.

About the Director

Cephra Stuart is a filmmaker crafting narratives that inspire, empower and spark meaningful conversations. Her entertainment career began at the Walt Disney Studios, where she championed strategies to bring authentic representation to screens worldwide. She then helped build Mansa, a groundbreaking streaming platform dedicated to celebrating Black culture and amplifying diverse voices. Cephra’s passion lies in telling stories that matter. Whether she’s diving into the challenges of tech or analyzing modern relationships, she’s guided by empathy and driven by data to create films that advocate for understanding and connect audiences to the heart of the human experience.

Reviews & Interviews

Cephra Stuart’s breakout film, “San Francisco Bae”Winter Film Festival, by Whitney Larkins

Photos

WFF Interviews