Dominique Oneil is a San Francisco-based film programmer and curator currently serving as the Director of Programming at the Jewish Film Institute. In this role, they oversee the organization’s year-round programming, including the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival - the world’s first and largest Jewish film festival. Dominique also sits on the board of CinemaSFBay, the nonprofit that operates the historic Balboa Theater, Vogue Theater, and the 4Star Theater. With a deep appreciation for textured narratives and emotionally resonant stories, they support both nascent and established filmmakers through exhibition, connecting storytellers with Bay Area audiences.
Previously, Dominique contributed to the programming at SF Doc Fest, Palm Springs ShortFest, Frameline, and the Mill Valley Film Festival. They held various positions at Sundance, SFFILM, and SIFF, and served on numerous juries, including the International Documentary Association and Slamdance.
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SELECT WORK HISTORY
JEWISH FILM INSTITUTE
Director of Programming, 2025 - Present
Programmer, 2023 - 2024
SF DOCFEST
Programmer, 2023, 2024
PALM SPRINGS SHORTFEST
Programmer, 2020-2023
FRAMELINE FILM FESTIVAL
Programming and Hospitality Manager, 2019-2022
SFFILM
Guest Office Coordinator, 2019
Press Office Coordinator, 2016 & 2017
Box Office Manager, 2015
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
Regional Venue Manager, Theatre Operations, 2019
Assistant Coordinator, Theatre Box Offices, 2018
MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL
Programming Associate & Programmer, 2018
Programming Associate, 2017
Programming Assistant, 2015 & 2016
Theater Operations Assistant, 2014
House Manager, 2013
SCREENING REVIEW COMMITTEES
AFI Fest
Sundance Film Festival
Tribeca Film Festival