Film SF, the Roxie Theater and SFFILM to Present 10-Year Anniversary Screening of Marielle Heller’s The Diary of a Teenage Girl

San Francisco — Film SF, the San Francisco Film Commission, is partnering with the Roxie Theater and SFFILM to present a 10-year anniversary screening of The Diary of a Teenage Girl on Tuesday, November 4 at 6:00 PM.  Directed by Bay Area native Marielle Heller, the acclaimed feature premiered in 2015 and benefited from the City’s Scene in San Francisco incentive program. Details and tickets are available at: The Diary of a Teenage Girl - Roxie

“We are thrilled to co-present the 10-year anniversary screening of The Diary of a Teenage Girl - a beautiful, bold, and deeply human film and celebrate the incredible local workforce who brought it to life,” said Manijeh Fata, Executive Director, Film SF the San Francisco Film Commission. “Productions like this not only showcase our city’s unique character and cinematic landscape but also generate significant economic activity that supports local businesses and residents. We’re proud to champion storytellers and continue bringing meaningful productions and business to San Francisco.”    

Since its launch in 2006, the Scene in San Francisco program has supported more than 45 productions, offering rebates of up to $600,000 in City fees. The program was critical in supporting the production of The Diary of a Teenage Girl and more broadly, has proven to be a powerful tool in sustaining local jobs, generating millions of dollars in economic activity, and reaffirming San Francisco’s reputation as one of the most production-friendly cities in the nation.   

"Making The Diary of a Teenage Girl in San Francisco remains one of the most fulfilling creative experiences of my life,” said Marielle Heller, Director “As a Bay Area native, it was essential to me to authentically capture the city’s iconic look, feel, and spirit. We were so lucky to collaborate with an incredible local crew and to have the support of Film SF and the Scene in San Francisco Rebate Program, which made it possible to keep this story rooted where it belongs. Part of what drew me to Phoebe Gloeckner’s beautiful and bold novel was the familiar setting and people. It wouldn’t have been the same anywhere else. It’s hard to believe ten years have flown by, and I’m thrilled that audiences can once again experience the film in a quintessentially San Francisco theater like the Roxie.”  

Independent theaters like the Roxie are essential to San Francisco’s cinematic identity. As one of the oldest continuously operating cinemas in the United States, the Roxie has long provided a platform for local filmmakers and built community around cinema since the early 1900s. Hosting the 10-year anniversary of The Diary of a Teenage Girl will both honor a film born of San Francisco and highlight the lasting impact a production can have on the city where it was made. A decade later, the film remains a touchstone for fearless storytelling, and its enduring relevance underscores the long-term value of San Francisco’s investment in film production. 

“We’re thrilled to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Diary of a Teenage Girl here at the Roxie,” said Lex Sloan, Executive Director, Roxie Theater. “Marielle Heller’s film is a quintessential San Francisco story—filmed here, rooted in the city’s creative spirit, and now returning to the very community that helped shape it. As a beloved and historic theater, it’s special for us to bring this film home and share in this full-circle moment of hometown pride with the audiences who keep San Francisco’s film culture alive.” 

The anniversary screening, presented with community partner SFFILM, highlights the shared commitment of local institutions, filmmakers, and the city to ensuring San Francisco continues to be a place that not only welcomes productions, but uplifts and celebrates the work once its complete.  

"We are thrilled to join Film SF to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Marielle Heller's The Diary of a Teenage Girl,” said, Anne Lai, Executive Director, SFFILM “The film is a remarkable feature debut, tackling an ambitious adaptation of Phoebe Gloeckner's groundbreaking graphic novel and capturing a distinct time and culture of San Francisco. In addition to tremendous performances from Kristen Wiig, Alexander Skarsgaard, and Christopher Meloni, the film helped to launch Bel Powley as a talent to watch. Marielle and this movie truly represent our belief that film can help ensure a more vibrant, connected, and compassionate society." 

As a premier destination for filmmakers, San Francisco has served as the backdrop for classics like Vertigo andDirty Harry, groundbreaking independent works like Milk and Fruitvale Station, as well as recent blockbusters such as Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Through industry partnerships and investments like the incentive program, San Francisco continues to welcome a diversity of storytellers who shape how the City is seen on screen around the world. 

For more information on Film SF and the Scene in San Francisco incentive, visit filmsf.org.  To learn more about the economic and community impact of film production in San Francisco, view Film SF’s latest Annual Impact Report.

About SFFILM

For nearly 70 years, SFFILM has been transforming the world through the creativity and inspiration of film. As the Bay Area’s premier film institution since 1957, SFFILM cultivates an enduring and vibrant film culture, expertly connecting singular storytellers with passionate audiences. With world-class festivals, accessible youth programs, and robust filmmaker support, SFFILM champions cinema as a force for connection, creativity, and change. Our annual film festivals include the San Francisco International Film Festival and Doc Stories. The SFFILM Presents series and Family programming give Bay Area audiences early, exclusive access to film events all year. SFFILM’s youth Education program empowers over 15,000 local students and educators with learning opportunities that foster media literacy, global citizenship, and a lifelong love of movies. And, SFFILM propels the careers of independent filmmakers from the Bay Area and beyond through vital grants, residencies, and diverse creative development services in our Artist Development initiative. For more information visit sffilm.org