Independent filmmakers usually have more flexibility in filmmaking though, so their. Scary cow is an indie film coop focused on helping improving locally made films. This is one of the san francisco film festivals that offers the chance for independent filmmakers, youth, and artists in under served communities to showcase their creations. The san francisco film school is a nationally accredited educational. Presented by the california film institute, the mill valley film festival celebrates the best in independent and world cinema. Jan 30, 2020 for many independent filmmakers, festivals such as sf indiefestaka the san francisco independent film festivalare the only way to bring their works before an audience. The san francisco film society is a nonprofit arts organization located in san francisco, california that presents yearround programs and events in film exhibition, media education, and filmmaker services. San francisco indiefest the online home of sf indiefest. Since our inception, we have dedicated our school to the reimagination of the film school model, and to building a more creative educational environment.
Independent filmmaker career profile animation career. This was my seventh time attending this event, and. This was my seventh time attending this event, and i was ready to dive back into my work with energy, laser focus and momentum the. Official selection films selected for screening will be notified if they have been considered to be part of close. Then, through industry interviews with filmmakers, buyers, and sellers, we examine the unique impediments female filmmakers face. San francisco international film festival wikipedia. Image harrod blank with the art car the clock bug, from the film oh my god. Marc smolowitz from th gen in san francisco brought together a dynamic group of locallybased filmmakers working across all genres who have been impacted in various ways by the covid19 health pandemic and accompanying widespread cancellation of film festivals around the world. Sf green film festival supports ninth street independent film centers annual media arts incubator program, to nurture the work of local filmmakers and nurture groundbreaking independent media projects filmmakers with projects that align with the san francisco green film festivals mission are encouraged to apply. Independent filmmakers produce films outside of major film studios. The san francisco frozen film festival is opening gateways of opportunity for filmmakers by upholding the standard that everybody should have the joy of creating. The san francisco frozen film festival sffff is a nonprofit 501c3 organization founded in 2006 that is dedicated to creating avenues for independent filmmakers, youth, filmmakers of conscience, and artists from under served communities to come together and exhibit their work to the widest poss.
Since 1982, the festival has been an important launching point for asian american independent filmmakers. She was given a studio in a former offtrack betting building, literally in an old bank vault, where she made art and waited to be. San francisco dance film festival brava theater center and jewish community center of san francisco. Film resources bay area film festivals department of. Sffilm the bay areas home for the worlds finest films. Independent filmmakers showcase work at sf golden gate xpress.
San francisco state is the home of the documentary film institute, an independent organization within the university that is dedicated to supporting nonfiction cinema by. Independent filmmaking groups in san francisco meetup. Sf docfest is an annual festival devoted to documentary cinema. The festival highlights current trends in international film and video production with an emphasis on work that has not yet secured u. Tens of thousands of independent projects are cast on casting billboard every year. Since our inception, we have dedicated our school to the reimagination of the film school model, and to building a. Get tickets to upcoming events and find out whos playing. This is the basic plotline for the wave, one of the independent films showcased at the 2020 san francisco indiefest. The third phase of research garnered extensive media attention when it was published on april 21, and again in the spring of 2015, when it became part of the foundation of an aclu action to expose and combat gender. She directed and produced the emmy nominated short film angelique for conde nasts digital.
Anyone looking for talent for their productions can post projects to casting networks. The independent live music in san francisco, california home. Since 2001, this two weeklong event has brought the most weird and wonderful aspects of real life to the big screen. In support of the work of independent filmmakers worldwide, san francisco cinematheque and cinema on the edge karin chien, shelly kraicer and j. For filmgoers, sf indiefest is the place to see original cinematic works created by directors who want to tell edgy stories which come from their hearts and souls. The san francisco frozen film festival sffff is a nonprofit 501c3 organization founded in 2006 that is dedicated to creating avenues for independent filmmakers, youth, filmmakers of conscience, and artists from underserved communities to come together and exhibit their work to the widest possible audience. Sniadecki, in association with the center for asian american media and yerba buena center for the arts, is proud to present this series of programs of recent independent film from china. Four new filmmakers are getting some muchneeded free production office space via the san francisco film society. It is set in the stunning visual backdrops of san francisco and the salton sea. San francisco film society film grant feature, documentary. The san francisco film society is a nonprofit arts organization located in san francisco, california that presents yearround programs and events in film exhibition, media education, and filmmaker services the executive director of the san francisco film society is noah cowan, who joined the organization in march 2014. The worlds independent film festival san francisco california filmfreeway. Filmmakers collaborative san francisco is a nonprofit organization with a mission to produce compelling films and campaigns that engage audiences in. Docfest offers a zippy blend of politics, music, social issues and youthoriented subcultures.
Up san francisco short film festivals official selection on the notification date. Nonfiction filmmakers still tell rich stories the new. Jul 22, 2019 what does an independent filmmaker do. In addition to 12month residencies, throughout the year there are roughly 1020 visiting filmmakers from other artist development programs that utilize the filmhouse work space. San franciscos film society doesnt just give filmmakers money. All films play at the roxie theater in the heart of sfs mission district. Twiff is dedicated to showcasing new and innovative films while fostering the next generation of filmmakers. San francisco film school handson independent filmaking. Please note that ybca will present an additional related screening on thursday, november 19. The worlds independent film festival san francisco. Marc smolowitz from th gen in san francisco brought together a dynamic group of locallybased filmmakers working across all genres who have been impacted in various ways by the covid19 health pandemic and accompanying. Film independent filmmaker grants and awards emerging. Peter bratt is an award winning screenwriter and independent filmmaker whose first feature follow me home premiered in competition at the 1996 sundance film festival and won the best feature film audience award that same year at the san francisco international film festival.
We believe in film s power to inspire, entertain, and change the world. Improve your filmmaking skills by taking a learn by doing approach to. Film resources bay area film festivals department of film. A very talented painter, kathryn spent two years at the san francisco art institute. For many independent filmmakers, festivals such as sf indiefestaka the san francisco independent film festivalare the only way to bring their works before.
For many independent filmmakers, festivals such as sf indiefestaka the san. It specializes in independent films, frequently offering postscreening discussions with filmmakers. Sffilm champions the worlds finest films and filmmakers through programs anchored in and inspired by the spirit. Once approved, your project will be exposed to hundreds of thousands of working actors on our casting billboard. The san francisco film school is a nationally accredited educational institution specializing in the training and development of film and media professionals. San franciscos iffcon links independent filmmakers. His career started in 1968 as a combat photographer in vietnam, shooting pictures for the united states army journal, stars and stripes, the new york times, newsweek, and other major publications.
The san francisco frozen film festival sffff is a nonprofit 501c3 organization founded in 2006 that is dedicated to creating avenues for independent filmmakers, youth, filmmakers of conscience, and artists from underserved communities to come together. The executive director of the san francisco film society is noah cowan, who joined the organization in march 2014. This was my seventh time attending this event, and i was ready to dive back into my work with energy, laser focus and momentum the following monday. Our first step was to understand the hard numbers and the root causes behind the paucity of american female filmmakers so we could address the problem headon. Nominated filmmakers are invited to join the event, although only the films in the official selection below will be screened. The film is being produced in collaboration with city college of san francisco using an educational communitybased model. Creating filmmakers and content creators with careers in the entertainment industry. The san francisco film society brings the best in world cinema and through its filmmaker 360 program, funds deserving filmmakers at all stages of their careers. Independent filmmakers showcase work at sf golden gate. Since 1982, the festival has been an important launching point for asian american independent filmmakers as well as a vital source for new asian cinema. A guide to film festivals in san francisco month by month. The wave was directed by gille klabin and stars notable actors justin long and donald faison. Independent filmmakers, coronavirus and the lost spring of. Thursday, august 2, 2018 roxie theater, san francisco frozen film festival support diverse array of filmmakers in bay areathemed segment.
Caamfest is the nations largest showcase for new asian american and asian films, annually presenting approximately works in san francisco, berkeley and oakland. Filmhouse currently holds 40 filmmakers engaged in 12month residencies, all working in early project stages of screenwriting and preproduction. Independent and student filmmakers casting networks. At 20, she won a scholarship to the whitney museums independent study program. Bay area filmmakers showcase creative spirit at san francisco. The 63rd edition of the festival, originally scheduled for april 2020, was canceled due to the 201920 coronavirus pandemic. Her directorial debut, exit music is a coproduction with itvs and received additional support from lef foundation, the visual storytelling consortium, independent filmmakers project, and the san francisco film society. Stephen cofounded the san francisco film school and was a working filmmaker and television director for more than fortyfour years.
Roxie theater, san francisco frozen film festival supports. The san francisco film society is dedicated to supporting emerging and established filmmaker by offering innovative support programs for independent storytellers their fiscal sponsorship program is designed to help you stepbystep through the process of getting your film funded, made and seen. These packages will be reserved for filmmakers who are preparing to shoot feature length narrative or documentary films, or in special cases, short films. On february 29, i was flying home from the berlin international film festival and european film market after two weeks of meetings and pitches for the 2020 slate of films and projects at my san francisco based independent film company th gen. San diego filmmakers is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation. Prior to cowan, ted hope served as executive director between august 2012. San francisco bay area creative film and video editor eric. Bay area movie makers filmmakers, actors etc san francisco, ca. For many independent filmmakers, festivals such as sf indiefestaka the san francisco independent film festivalare the only way to bring their works before an audience. Find groups in san francisco, california about independent filmmaking and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Our mission san francisco frozen film festival sffff. Providing filmmaking education for the san diego community. Filmmakers collaborative san francisco is a nonprofit organization with a mission to produce compelling films and campaigns that engage audiences in matters of cultural, social, and environmental significance.
Saltwater is an independent narrative feature film by bay area artist, filmmaker and educator lise swenson. The independent live music in san francisco, california. Bay area filmmakers showcase creative spirit at san. Film independent will select qualified filmmakers on a quarterly basis who will be loaned canon camera packages for their production. South bay independent filmmakers 361 filmmakers the hollywood filmmaking and screenings meetup. The san francisco international film festival abbreviated as sfiff, organized by the san francisco film society, is held each spring for two weeks, presenting around 200 films from over 50 countries. What we do san francisco international film festival the longestrunning film festival in the americas, the sffilm festival is an extraordinary showcase of cinematic discovery. Also called indie or art films, independent films are typically made with lower budgets and the look and feel has a noticeably different look and feel than that of big budget productions. For a small city, san francisco has amazingly supportive resources for independent filmmakers. Cameron mullenneaux is an independent filmmaker based in san francisco. Call for entries open for sf docfest, sf indieshorts, another hole in the head. Independent filmmakers, coronavirus and the lost spring of 2020.
Up film festivals are organized by hf productions, an international production company run by a collective of independent filmmakers, producers and marketing. A vital part of its goal is to help build a vibrant independent film community in. The 59th san francisco international film festival took place from april 21 to may 5, 2016, at venues throughout the bay area. Tour organizer, film producer and distributor karin chien in person presented by san francisco cinematheque and cinema on the edge in association with the center for asian american media and yerba buena center for the arts. Upcoming events at the independent in san francisco, california. San francisco bay area creative film and video editor. About us sffilm champions the worlds finest films and filmmakers through programs anchored in and inspired by the spirit and values of the san francisco bay area. Home to radical music, memorable films, and staggering social movements, san francisco is the ideal location for a new wave of ambitious, forwardthinking shortform indie films. The wave was directed by gille klabin and stars notable actors justin long. Omalley will remain on the roxies board of directors. Located at a beautifully renovated building at 644 broadway on the border of san franciscos chinatown and italian north.
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