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.

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.

The American Indian Film Festival

ATA Open Screening - Short Film Festival

[https://www.atasite.org/engage/openscreening/](https://www.atasite.org/engage/openscreening/) Open Screening ATA’s Open Screening is the only monthly open submissions screening in the Bay Area. The first Thursday of every month we have an Open Screening. An Open Screening is where we invite local filmmakers to show their short subject films (under 15 mins.). It is a free event and you can either screen a film or just be a member of the audience. Either way it is FREE. Please let us know if you would like to screen something. We love films and would love to see yours. Artists’ Television Access is a San Francisco-based, artist-run, non-profit organization that cultivates and promotes culturally-aware, underground media and experimental art. We provide an accessible screening venue and gallery for the presentation of programmed and guest-curated screenings, exhibitions, performances, workshops and events. We believe in fostering a supportive community for the exhibition of innovative art and the exchange of non-conformist ideas. 992 Valencia Street \| San Francisco\, CA 94110 Submissions: To submit a digital file, email us at openscreening@atasite.org. 1 week advance submissions strongly recommended. If not, just walk in before the show. Maximum length: 15 min. We are equipped to show digital files, DVD, miniDV/DV-cam, VHS, beta, 8mm and 16mm. For 8mm and 16mm films, please give us advance notice. Show at 8:00 pm, doors open at 7:30. More Info: contact openscreening@atasite.org

BASH- Bay Area & Sacramento Short Film Festival 2026- Part 1 S2- PLUS

Bay Area and Sac Short Films Festival, PLUS- Challenge Filmmakers, Actors, and Writers Compete!!!.. with NETWORKING! THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT- Get Tickets WELL IN ADVANCE! For More Info or GET TICKETS TODAY[ ](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bash-bay-area-and-sacramento-short-film-festival--2026)[CLICK HERE](https://www.mmtb.org/festival) SEE OUR ANNUAL CALENDAR FOR ALL OUR EVENTS THIS YEAR [event.mmtb.org](http://event.mmtb.org)

Fall Yosemite Class -Michael Seewald's A-to-Z, 3 day- only $995

"The class greatly advanced my photographic skills. I feel much more comfortable using my camera from a technical aspect. I now understand what the camera settings mean, and how to tweak them for optimal photo quality. As important, maybe more so, I now know how to compose a photo for a more beautiful photo, one that others will find interesting enough that they'll more than just glance at. Considering the above, my investment in travel and cost of equipment, the class was a good value. I feel that I am now able to turn mediocre snap shots into memorable works of art." Frank Weber, San Diego three day class of 10.7.2016 "'Becoming a Master Photography Workshops' presents: Michael Seewald's 3 day Yosemite Photography Class, 'A-Z all about photography, both compositional and technical' $200 reserves your space. Balance due 14 days prior. 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. http://www.seewald.com/images/PhotoClass/students_work/Yosemite/ValleyFromTunnel_GROUP_photo_class_258.jpg Copyright Michael Seewald 2014, all rights reserved BONUS CLASS All participants that take the three classwill receive a signed Michael Seewaldoriginal photograph of choice, 11x14 in size, valued up to $1,000! WOW! That's right, BUT if you need to you can take just the first two days, for $795, the Friday and Saturday. BUT most take all three and get the extra learning/practice with a master PLUS get the bonus Seewald original photo too. *** "...I enjoyed another great outdoor experience with Michael, rain and snow and sunshine. What a wonderful opportunity to study with a master of the light in so many different light conditions. I will be back again for another class." Vicki Dobbs, Clovis, California, Yosemite class of March 10-22, '09 *** "Michael, My recent outdoor show in Santee, Ca. was a great success. ... I can't tell you the number of times people have looked at different pieces of my artwork and said "Wow!" It is exactly what you said would happen from the application of your principles. I am really jazzed about (the multi-day class) Carmel, I have my room and plane tickets already taken care of....Looking forward to seeing / learning from you again soon. " Dan McGeorge, Santee, Calif.. (Now a photo-artist with his own gallery in Coronado, CA.) *** Cancellation/refund policy: All classes outside San Diego county- cancellation policy as of 11.1.'11. 60 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. *** All the particulars here: http://www.seewald.com/San_diego_digital_photography_workshops_and_courses.htm

The Narrative Audio Playbook for Video w/Guang Jin Yeo

Join us for a short talk and some podcast conversations. Meet some other local podcasters to learn and share ideas with. The Narrative Audio Playbook for Video: Come learn how Guang Jin Yeo shows how narrative audio podcasts can make the move to video, drawing on what he has learned about visualizing audio-first stories. For the BBC, he visualized a two-year-old archival audio episode into a video that reached over 40,000 long-form YouTube views within two weeks.

TV: Gilmore Girls (🍁Fall Eps!)

**For November, I've decided to do something a little different: a night of fall-themed episodes of one of my all-time favorite shows, Gilmore Girls!** Gilmore Girls is peak 00s fashion, music, and maybe one of the best (albeit a little unhealthy at times) mother/daughter portrayals we've seen on TV. It's the ultimate cozy night in, sweats on, some soup on the stove, and cookies in the oven sorta vibes. **We'll be watching the following eps:** * "Kiss and Tell" (Season 1, Episode 7) * "A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving" (Season 3, Episode 9) **\*This event will take place at my apartment right across from Alamo Square. We'll watch the film on my projector.** **Snacks and drinks will be provided (or bring a favorite to share!).**

PhotoWalk/PhotoSlam with Dave Herring

Shut Up & Write!® in Potrero Hill

Join us for some focused writing time. You can write poetry, your resume, do research, write a novel, screenplay, short stories, song lyrics or work projects, create apps and games, etc. All types of writing and writers at all levels of experience and expertise are welcome. But don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions. Writers can say what they are working on if they choose. I then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com) WiFi Access: Patrons will find WiFi at all San Francisco Public Library buildings. Travel / Parking info: Muni #55 bus. Abundant Street parking.

The 32nd Annual Brainwash Movie Festival

## The 2026 Brainwash Shows Continue: ## A rarefied and unique event: Screening the weird, unusual and significantly great (but, probably, unheralded) movies of the world for the past 30 years. Every season, the Brainwash Movie Festival screens new movies, gives awards and now going online, too! Join us! Come on out for the shows! Nothin’ like it! ## **Sat., Nov. 14th, 2026** Spheres – *Martin Gerigk* 5:52 Hello Susan – *Susan Weiss* 1:48 Corpo Organico – *Yasmin Mawaz-Khan* 5:21 Can This Be Reel? – *John Akre* 4:01 Go Down Diller – *Andrew Bateman* 22:59 The Evil DuckBot – *Alex Hecht* 5:41 Gilded Gutter – *Hellen Rose* 4:53 R Funk – *Black Shoe Polish Gerry Fialka & Tyler Bartram* 6:25 Mona – *Gary Beeber* 2:55 Boxed In – *Monte Lately* 5:19 (Courtesy Bernal Heights Cinema Crawl) And Then There Was Silence – *Dante Rustav* 5:20 Living Geometry – *Michael Edwards* 5:17 Immigrant – *Nilram Ranjbar* 1:43 The Haunted Saxophone – *Ron Campbell, Katarina Fink* 6:42 Rosemary’s Baby On Maury – *Dave Reda* 2:29 Angel Island – *Mark McGothigan, Dave Krzysik* 3:52 ### [Event info. and tickets on STRIDE for he Dresher Ensemble Studio shows 11/13, 14/2026 @ $12 each night or $20 for both](https://www.strideevents.com/the-32nd-annual-brainwash-movie-festival/event-information)

Hawk Hill Photo Shoot