Film Making San Francisco

Film maker Chat & Coffee

This is one of our General Meetings, which means we will be sitting around chatting drinking coffee (or whatever)! * Please bring: a great attitude and a desire to get involved in making movies! * the cafe does sell food and beverages If you have something to show or materials to review, feel free to bring that.

Outsider Film Night

Open Screening of short films made by our beloved community members! Emphasis on experimental films or oddities :) **OPEN CALL for short films 15 mins and under⚠️** **[Submit films HERE](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmXuZtjZXYkM1tIQFKj4pSqmm7jxVr1Yx5dV_Q8Ko_gH5AsQ/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn4UOuv-ePPFS1Y6y_IWrnB2d8v1PmPVTncCbcrOnfOW53JsTY3Pi9RQdIKQc_aem_n0XopdugstwU3QrLglILbA)** **DEADLINE to submit is May 20 ⌚️⏱👀** **SCREENING takes place May 28❣️❤️‍🔥💞** **ADDRESS is [@clarion_sf](https://www.instagram.com/clarion_sf/) 2 waverly place 🙈** **FREE ADMISSION 7-9 PM🤷🏽‍♂️** **Come one come allllllllllll🙇🏽‍♂️**

dAseIn Film Festival

**Dasein AI Film Festival — The Continuum** Cinema at the Edge of Presence Tuesday\, June 9 \| 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM 📍 Upcider\, 1160 Polk St\, Floor 2\, San Francisco 🎟 $13 \| 50 spots — bring your friends *** The first Dasein AI Film Festival happened. 22 films screened. 7 awards presented. A full room, two parts, and conversations that kept going long after the lights came up. Now we continue. The Continuum is the next gathering in the Dasein series — built from submissions that didn't align with the first edition's specific theme. Not because they lacked strength, but because they existed beyond its frame. This is where they are seen. The theme this time opens wider. Not human. Not machine. But being itself — the condition of existing in relation to a world that is shifting faster than language can follow. Inspired by Heidegger's concept of Dasein — the awareness of presence, of being here, now, in this — the evening moves beyond categories and into the question underneath all of them. **Program Format** — 10 to 15 curated short films — Total runtime under 100 minutes — One award: Audience Award, voted live on the night — Post-screening conversation and connection **A Living Structure** Dasein now runs year-round. Every two months, a new theme. Every screening, a different entry point into the same question. This builds toward the second Dasein Film Festival in 2027 — a full-day event, expanded in every dimension. If you make films, submit. If you think about AI, consciousness, or cinema, come. If you just want to be in a room where the conversation is worth having — this is that room. Followed by connection and the continuation of the Dasein Creative Circle — a year-round space for filmmakers, artists, technologists, writers, and thinkers to meet and co-evolve. Sponsored by the Empathetic AI Institute. 🔗 [www.daseinfilmfestival.com](http://www.daseinfilmfestival.com) 🎬 Submit: filmfreeway.com/DaseinFilmFestival 📸 @daseinfilmfestival Limited capacity. Early arrival recommended.

Kurosawa’s RASHOMON (1950) film @5, discussion after in JAPANTOWN

It’s hard to rank the films of Akira Kurosawa, who gave us Ikiru, Seven Samurai, Throne of Blood, Hidden Fortress, Yojimbo, Sanjuro, High & Low, and Ran among his stunning 30-film career. But “Rashomon” (1950) makes most film lovers’ Kurosawa Top Ten and often Top Five - it’s the pivotal moment when multi-perspective storytelling entered mainstream cinema. Of course you might see this entirely differently…. To attend this event, you have to BUY a TICKET (HERE: https://roxie.com/series/nippon-vibes-japanese-cinema-weekend-at-new-people/), come to the event, and come to the discussion afterward (at a local Japantown restaurant or pub TBD). Please only RSVP if you’re planning to buy a ticket, see the film, and come discuss it afterwards! Save spots for those who are coming.

The VINE March Networking Event!

We invite you to this networking meeting of the VINE. We will have surprises in store and as always there will be plenty of community and conversation. ​Whether you're a filmmaker, DP, motion designer, producer, editor, or play ANY role in the video industry, [The VINE](https://thevineoakland.com/) is the place to be for networking, promotion and inspiration. And as usual, your $5 admission gets you pizza, wine and other refreshments. ​​Also, you'll have the opportunity to promote yourself and what you are working on, during the last portion of the evening in a segment we call "Voices of the Vine." ​Register now! https://luma.com/xgbyw3ue ​**Mark Your Calendars for the Next VINE Mixer:** * ​**Date:** Thursday, March 5, 2026 * ​**Time:** 6p - 8p * ​**Location:** Port Labs * ​Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/iFF5G7b57bqhpgy76](https://maps.app.goo.gl/iFF5G7b57bqhpgy76) ​Tickets are non-refundable unless event canceled Location 2044 Franklin St Oakland, CA 94612, USA Hosted By [Eric Wise & Roy Wanguhu](https://luma.com/user/usr-FL9V2XOiJ24xoVw) The Video Industry Networking Event. Connect. Promote. Achive.

Beautiful Napa, 3 Day, ALL day, Michael Seewald 'A-Z workshop' only $995

(PS We've a Yos 3 day coming up Nov. 1-3rd) 'Becoming a Master Photography Workshops' presents: Michael Seewald's 3 day NAPA Photography Class, 'A-Z all about photography, both compositional and technical' Seewald's workshops...the difference over others? You aren't just driven around to pretty sites, which you could do on your own, you are taught how to see, think and create, like a master, from a master. That way, when you get to pretty places on your own, you'll be able to make exciting, award winning art with the concepts you've now practiced and learned. Three days of intense learning with Michael- only $995. (A deposit of $195 will hold your space, bal. due two weeks prior). This is a BONUS CLASS: Everyone that takes all three days receive an approx. 16x20" $2,250 Seewald original, of choice, for doing so! *** *** *** "..I thought he did a great job of explaining everything. He was very patient with us and didn't make us feel bad when we didn't know or understand things.... ...I went into the class hoping to learn the manual functions of my camera, as I had never learned that. I've tried reading books and it just never "clicked". I really felt that I got it after day one, and after day three I felt completely comfortable. ...I learned a LOT about all the functions on my camera I never used and feel like that was a huge benefit. I loved that we went out and "shot" in the field so that we could really get comfortable with the new ideas and techniques we were learning. Pamela Scholten, Class of 2.25-27.'11 Intermediate photographer, Anaheim, CA *** *** *** "These two and three day Napa classes/ workshops (aka 'fun-shops') are not to be missed. Seewald classes generally fill up fast and provide great images that you will be able sell, if you are wanting to that is, or to just hang them on your walls for you and your friends to appreciate for the rest of your life." MS *** *** *** "...Was I crazy for flying all the way across the country for a Seewald workshop? Very possibly. But I would do it again. ... Was it worth the trip, an unqualified YES! " Michael Gotthelf, Massachusetts, Advanced amateur, Class of Feb. 2006 *** Who is Michael Seewald? Maybe the most awarded (as far as winning national and international competitions), artist alive. With a degree in photography, and forty years of traveling the world creating over 65 portfolios, a month per trip) he's also the most productive photographic artist alive too! [You Tube testimony from a professional photog ](https://youtu.be/T_SfUQQcsY4?feature=shared) *** Cancellation/refund policy: All classes outside San Diego county- cancellation policy as of 11.1.'11. Sixty or more days before class, a certificate good for a future class will be issued (good for one year). With less than 60 days before class: No refund nor certificate will be issued, but you will still receive a $750 Seewald original of choice (from about a dozen images) if you're paid in full on a three day. So basically it's a no loss policy. ;/) MORE INFO HERE: [http://www.seewald.com/San_diego_digital_photography_workshops_and_courses.htm](http://www.seewald.com/San_diego_digital_photography_workshops_and_courses.htm) PS This is a class where you can add 'Day 4", a Monday, for only $250 more.

John Waters “Polyester” (1981) Presented by Backdoor Films! 👅💄

Film: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)

**This month’s pick is Bridget Jones's Diary**. This is the movie that had me fully convinced Renée Zellweger was actually British for far too long. It also gave me the unrealistic but delightful expectation that I’d meet my own Mr. Darcy and that my 20s would be effortlessly glamorous… we can all dream, right? **\*This event will take place at my apartment in Hayes/Alamo Square. We'll be watching the film via my projector.** **Snacks and drinks will be provided (or bring a favorite to share!).**

Adobe Create Now - Design Week Event

San Francisco :: Award-winning Film Screening & Meditation

An inspiring evening of watching the award-winning film Rose de Chine, engaging with director Hugo Boué, followed by an uplifting meditation **[Register here](https://www.sfbaymeditation.org/events.html#rose-de-chine)** ## Program Overview 🎬 **Film Screening** (33 minutes) 🎥 **Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Insights** 🎤 **Live Q&A with Director & Cinematographer Hugo Boué** 🧘 **Inner Energy Awakening & Guided Meditation Experience** ## **Rose de Chine Screening ( English Subtitles )** **“Rose de Chine 凉风抚心 Rose from China“** is an award-winning fiction [film](https://rosedechine.com/ "https://rosedechine.com/"), directed and shot in 2024 by French filmmaker [Hugo Boué](https://www.spirit-production.com/ "https://www.spirit-production.com/"), sponsored by leading cinema brands such as Angénieux, RED Digital Cinema, and Cartoni. The film has garnered 33 official selections, 25 nominations, and has won 31 awards to date, including Best International Film, Best Cinematography, and Best Director. Set in 1995 in the south of France, the story follows Matthieu Mansard, a grieving man who loses his pregnant wife in a tragic car accident. His path crosses with a mysterious 12-year-old Chinese girl who introduces him to meditation as a way to heal. What begins as a journey through grief soon unfolds into a profound and unexpected experience. ## **Hugo Boué, Director & Cinematographer** Hugo Boué, an award-winning 🇫🇷 Film Director & Cinematographer based in Bordeaux, France. Hugo leads Spirit Production, a film production company specializing in high-end advertising movies for international clients. French ambassador for leading cinema brands such as Angénieux, Aputure, SmallHD, RED Digital Cinema and Cartoni, he is also been teaching cinematography at French film schools and through online courses, reaching over 1,1k students. Rose de Chine is his first fiction film. ## **Sahaja Yoga** Meditation Founded in 1970 by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, Sahaja Yoga is a worldwide meditation practice. What makes Sahaja Yoga unique is that it begins with Self Realization — the awakening of your inner energy. This leads to a state of thoughtless awareness, where you can truly experience the present moment. You naturally become more balanced, centered, and connected, enhancing your well-being and relationships. ## ## **Tour Sponsors** ## [Sahaja Yoga Meditation](https://us.sahajayoga.org/ "https://us.sahajayoga.org/")

Bollywood Nights at Salesforce Park - Free

**Bollywood Nights at Salesforce Park 🎉** Join Rang De Bollywood for some high-energy, outdoor, bollywood fun! This event is sure to leave you feeling loved, lighter, and delighted in excitement after every session. 🌈 Open to all ages, all levels, all backgrounds. ✨ Come casual or dressed, no pressure! 🎁 Free to attend – just bring your joy, your people, and your dancing feet! 🚶🏼‍♂️‍➡️Register for free so we can prepare at rang.eventbrite.com 🕔 5:30 – 7:00 PM – we’ll start with a beginner friendly dance lesson, followed by an open dance party! 💫 This is a repeating event, happening every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, May through October and you can register for as many dates as you like. Register now: [rang.eventbrite.com](http://rang.eventbrite.com) **About Rang De Bollywood** Hailing from the dream dance city of Mumbai and Amritsar, which is also home to Bollywood and Holy Vibes, our energetic, charismatic, and fun dance instructors-performers-entertainers, Manpreet (Certified in Indian Folk by India's Best and also an author) and Amit (percussionist, actor, dancer), have spread Indian dance music and moves across the length and breadth of India, USA, and Europe. Their recent performances were at National Center of Performing Arts in Mumbai and Herbst Theater in San Francisco. **Important Notes:** * Enter through transit center building and take the elevator to rooftop. We will be close to the elevator. * No solicitors allowed. * Classes might be video taped for marketing purposes. * All choreographies are Copyrighted and Original Works of Manpreet Komal/Rang De Bollywood. *"I recently had the pleasure of attending Manpreet’s Bollywood dance class, and I must say, it was an absolute blast! Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced dancer, this class caters to everyone's skill level. The highlight of the class was undoubtedly her teaching style. With a knack for breaking down complex steps into manageable chunks, even the most intricate routines felt attainable. The pacing was just right, ensuring that beginners didn't feel overwhelmed while keeping experts engaged. Highly recommend!" — Kavneet Bindra* **We can't wait to dance together, see you soon!**

Outdoor Movie Night (Jurassic Park)

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/mSuyIJicZhNFITA3ADX6 **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** Warm evening air, the smell of buttery popcorn, and a glowing outdoor screen calling your name — this is the kind of night summers are made for. Spend an hour in quick one-on-one rounds, then gather your favorite matches to claim the perfect grassy spot for a nostalgic screening of Jurassic Park under the stars. Get ready for an hour of effortless, one-on-one conversations with fellow film lovers, all seamlessly paired up by the app so you always know exactly who you are talking to next. Swap favorite movie moments, childhood classics, and go-to theater spots — then watch it all turn into something real. After the rounds, the night opens up. Reconnect with your favorite people, form your crew, and wander over together to find your spot in the grass. Blankets down, snacks out, drinks in hand — this is where the magic kicks in. It's one shared plan, one summer night to remember, and everyone heading into it together. Just real conversation that turns into a real plan — with people you already vibe with. By the time the iconic Jurassic Park theme song begins, you've got friends to share the popcorn and the experience with. Maybe this becomes your go-to movie squad. Maybe it's just a great evening you'll remember. Either way, you're rolling with a crew. Agenda 7:00PM - Check-In Follow the link to complete a quick profile setup on your phone. 7:15PM - 8:15PM - One-on-One Rounds Our app pairs you for focused conversations. Meet fellow movie buffs, trade recommendations, and discover who shares your love for iconic films and cozy theater nights. 8:15PM+ - Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 4-6, and head over together to claim your spot on the grass. Movie starts at 8:30PM! Don't forget to bring a blanket, your favorite snacks to share, and anything else you might need for a relaxing night under the stars. Don't just collect contacts. Actually watch a movie with new people and see if this becomes your regular crew for attending other outdoor screenings or new theater releases together. Want to stay in touch with someone? Use the app - it lets you connect without ever sharing your phone number. Here's a few recommendations: Duboce Park Upper Lawn - This is the central gathering spot where the massive screen is typically set up for movie nights under the stars. Duboce Park Cafe - A cozy neighborhood staple just across the street, perfect for warm drinks and fresh-made sandwiches. Palmyra - Known for its exceptional Mediterranean takeout, this local favorite provides delicious falafel and wraps that are easy to enjoy while sitting on a blanket. Beit Rima - This highly-rated spot offers incredible Arabic comfort food and sharing plates that are ideal for a group picnic during the film. Bi-Rite Market - A short walk away on Divisadero, this legendary market is the ultimate destination for premium snacks and famous small-batch ice cream. The Little Chihuahua - This popular Mexican eatery serves high-quality burritos and tacos that are conveniently packaged for a mess-free meal on the grass. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/mSuyIJicZhNFITA3ADX6 **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**