The festival runs through Sunday. Films will be screened at five locations: Radius Center, 106 Auditorium Circle; City Base Cinemas, 2623 S.E. Military Drive; Gunter Hotel, 205 E. Houston; Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle; and The Rock at La Cantera, 1 Spurs Way. VIP badges cost $139.00; weekend badges cost $99.99; and single day badges cost $49.99. Individual tickets range from free to $21 at safilm.com and at the door.
Gregory Nava panel
Director Gregory Nava, whose films include “Selena” and “El Norte,” will discuss his work with KABB journalist Yami Virgin in a chat followed by a Q&A. 12:30 p.m. July 26, Carlos Avlarez Studio Theater, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle. Free. Register at tobincenter.org.
Awards ceremony
In addition to awards for films chosen for the festival, filmmaker Gregory Nava will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and actor and filmmaker Andrew McCarthy will receive the Maverick Award. And San Antonio artist Robert Tatum will receive the Patron of Cinema Arts Award. 5 p.m. July 26, Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle. Free. Register at tobincenter.org.