A brief escapade into the underground world of urban exploration. Follow Griffin, the filmmaker, and Jesus, a bay area photographer, as they journey into SF's famous abandoned grain silo. Along the way, discovering a world of extensive artwork, hidden away from the eyes of the public.

Art, All Around You

An introverted farmer uses unconventional methods to try and make a friend.

Bolt Cutters Make Great Friends

A film about fake it until you make it, inspired by the chaos of jazz. Shot over the course, via lockdown, of 8 months.

Corners

Lana's roommate suggests she tries to be a little more animated. Animation ensues.

How to be Animated

"Broken but whole." Kintsugi is the Japanese art of mending broken pottery. It is the art of highlighting and enhancing the beauty that comes with experience and hardship. It is the art of resiliency.

Kintsugi

As a youth growing up in Washington D.C., Eric Johnson found a place of belonging within the skateboarding community, but his identity as a black skateboarder put him into a circumstance that almost cost him his life. 'Moving Meditation' is a story of adversity, resilience, and ultimately, self-love. Through dynamic personal narrative and archival footage, Eric's story conveys both the benefits of a skateboarding obsession, and the risks associated with recreating in public spaces as a person of color in America.

Moving Meditation

A young couple discovers their smart devices are listening a little too closely.

Proto

When strict pandemic restrictions are relaxed to allow for the formation of 10 person social bubbles, Charlie's prayers are answered. But squeezing into a bubble proves more challenging than she expected.

The Bubble

Take a trip back in time to the jazz heyday of the Fillmore District in San Francisco in the 1940s and 50s, and this misguided urban redevelopment efforts that wiped away this once-vibrant African American culture scene. You will see archival photos and interviews with local characters who share their memories. We also talk to city officials and contemporary artists and musicians to explore what the city is doing to keep artists thriving today.

They Can't Take That Away: The Legacy of the Fillmore

A music video for the song "We're in It" by the Portland-based band Typhoon. Jon Huertas (This Is Us) and Leif Gantvoort (The Amazing Spiderman) star as two men who head into the woods with a mysterious invention and attempt to resurrect a friendship.

Typhoon - We're in It

Adventures in Bay Area Filmmaking part 1 Q&A

Adventures in Bay Area Filmmaking part 1 (plus Q&A)

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Explore our on-demand catalog here. Film programs play any time Sept 17-26.

The short film — what a perfect genre. Like the perfect snack. Or the very best poem: intensity and imagination distilled down to the most crucial and poignant of words. Short films are the quintessential starting point, and for some filmmakers, the definitive end goal.

Here's what's coming up soon. Can't make it? No sweat. Many live streams will be available for on-demand viewing as well.