- 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
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.


