SFGate: At the Kabuki: star, filmmaker cameos
By Ruthe Stein, Chronicle Movie Correspondent
All day long, people pass by an oversize white poster in the Kabuki lobby listing all screenings at the San Francisco International Film Festival. A red dot indicates that an entry has sold out. Look more carefully and you’ll see a gold star next to select films – a mark that a filmmaker or actor is here in person.
These live appearances tell a lot about the state of the festival. They make the experience special and are a reason to see a movie even if it will be in theaters soon.
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