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Filmmakers Collaborative SF is a nonprofit media organization with a mission to catalyze positive change through the power of filmmaking.

10/12/2026

Missed our summer webinar series?

▶️ Members have access to the recordings!

Reinvention for Disruptive Times is a 4-part series focused on new ways to make our projects relevant and achievable in this current climate.

1️⃣ Strategic Reinvention
Guest speakers: Natalie Bullock Brown (Filmmaker/Director of DAWG), Maida Lynn (Chief Cheerleader, The Backlight)

2️⃣ Fundraising Redux
Guest speakers: Emily Best (Founder/CEO, Seed&Spark), Ginger Yifan Chen (Filmmaker in Residence at SFFILM), Theresa Navarro (Co-Director/COO, Catapult Film Fund)

3️⃣ Attainable Production
Guest speakers: Claudine Cho (Co-Founder/Filmmaker, OOF Stories), John de Graaf (Filmmaker), Joseph Graham (Filmmaker & Educator)

4️⃣ Rethinking Distribution
Guest speakers: Jon-Sesrie Goff (Program Officer, Ford Foundation), Arlin Golden (Co-Director, Video Project), and Keisha Nicole Knight (Founder, Sentient.Art.Film and Solidarity Media Network)

Become a member: https://www.filmmakerscollaborative.org/membership

10/06/2026

🎞️ Last Christian in Bethlehem Screening

United Nations Association Film Festival (UNAFF)
Thu, October 15 @ 7:10pm
Palo Alto

World Premiere
A documentary feature about the story of Palestinian Christians struggling to survive in the Holy Land.

FCSF is proud to be the fiscal sponsor for this film!

Tickets: https://www.unaff.org/2026/schedule.html

10/05/2026

Oakland Originals Screening

Wed, October 7 @ 7pm
Grand Lake Theater, Oakland

Oakland premiere of Oakland Originals' three new short documentaries spotlighting RyanNicole, John Jones III and Gilbert Gong.

FCSF is proud to be the fiscal sponsor for Oakland Originals!

Tickets: https://oaklandoriginals.com/upcoming-screenings/

09/23/2026

☕ October Member Drop-in

Thursday, October 1
1:00-2:30pm PT / 4:00-5:30pm ET
Virtual

Topic: Checking in on Your Challenges

Come meet fellow filmmakers as we discuss challenges, discoveries, and ideas to move projects forward in a supportive environment.

As we come closer to the last three months of the year, we thought the October Drop-in would be a good opportunity to have members check in with each other and see what challenges folks are facing to make progress on their projects. Then we can help each other discuss some ideas and strategies to move projects forward.

☕ First Thursday Drop-in is an opportunity for FCSF members to meet each other virtually, learn about each other’s projects, and build community.

Become a member: https://www.filmmakerscollaborative.org/membership

09/08/2026

☕ September Member Drop-in

Thursday, September 10
(2nd Thursday for this month)
1:00-2:30pm PT / 4:00-5:30pm ET
Virtual

Topic: Insights From Our Webinar Series

We just finished our four-part webinar series, Reinvention for Disruptive Times, which brought together many insightful panelists from different parts of the industry and about 200 total attendees!

For this month’s drop-in, we will go over some of the highlights and takeaways from the webinars, which addressed critical issues facing indie filmmakers such as fundraising, production, and distribution during this time of disruption. This might be especially of value for our members who were not able to go to all the webinars. Join us for a lively conversation about opportunities and ideas for moving our projects forward!

☕ First Thursday Drop-in is an opportunity for FCSF members to meet each other virtually, learn about each other’s projects, and build community.

Become a member: https://www.filmmakerscollaborative.org/membership

09/04/2026

Application closes on Tuesday!

The For Us, By Us San Francisco Filmmaker Incubator is a one-year fellowship program that supports a cohort of San Francisco documentary filmmakers from historically marginalized backgrounds who are telling personal stories of communities within the City.

From October 2026 to October 2027, fellows will participate in workshops, receive mentoring, and use $5,000 stipends to strategically advance their films, culminating in community engagement screening events.

The program is presented by Filmmakers Collaborative SF and Re-Present Media

Deadline: September 8

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.filmmakerscollaborative.org/for-us-by-us-apply

09/02/2026

Wondering if you can apply for the For Us, By Us San Francisco Filmmaker Incubator?

This program is a one-year fellowship that supports a cohort of San Francisco documentary filmmakers from historically marginalized backgrounds who are telling personal stories of communities within the City. We are prioritizing artists at risk of being displaced from San Francisco.

🗓️ Application Deadline: September 8

Who do we consider to be at risk of displacement?

We understand this to be someone who is having challenges affording to live and work in San Francisco, and therefore can be at risk of having to move to a different city for their economic sustainability. This does not mean you have to be immediately at risk of losing your home next month.

We are taking into consideration the applicant’s individual income level, as well as other factors that have an impact on their stability in the city.

For context, San Francisco’s current Area Median Income (AMI) used for income based services is $113,450 for a household of one.

🔗 More info and apply: https://www.filmmakerscollaborative.org/for-us-by-us-apply

08/21/2026

We're looking forward to this distribution panel on Wednesday!

Reinvention for Disruptive Times
Seminar 4: Rethinking Distribution
Wed, August 26 @ 10am PT / 1pm ET
Virtual

Register by Tuesday at 5pm PT for access to the live event.

Presented by Filmmakers Collaborative SF and Re-Present Media

This seminar will address strategies to navigate the increasingly consolidated distributor ecosystem that often marginalizes filmmakers’ distribution goals and success. We will look at what kinds of new and old strategies are working to reach audiences in this climate, and how we can rethink distribution in response to current trends.

Our panel will discuss:
- Innovations in the distribution ecosystem
- Opportunities in self-distribution, DIY, and partnerships
- Shifting definitions of distribution and reimagining our relationships with audiences
- Collective and community-oriented distribution strategies

Guest Panelists: Jon-Sesrie Goff (Program Officer, Ford Foundation), Arlin Golden (Co-Director, Video Project), Keisha Nicole Knight (Founder, Sentient Art Film and Solidarity Media Network)

TICKETS:
- $15 Series Pass includes this session and series recordings access through Sep 2.
- $5 Individual Session Ticket. Includes recording access for 7 days.
- Free for FCSF Members.
- Fee waivers available. See website for details.

🎟️ Learn more and register: https://www.filmmakerscollaborative.org/events

08/17/2026

Apply now for the For Us, By Us San Francisco Filmmaker Incubator!

The For Us, By Us San Francisco Filmmaker Incubator is a one-year fellowship program that supports a cohort of San Francisco documentary filmmakers from historically marginalized backgrounds who are telling personal stories of communities within the City.

From October 2026-October 2027, fellows will participate in workshops, receive mentoring, and use $5,000 stipends to strategically advance their films, culminating in community engagement screening events.

The program is presented by Filmmakers Collaborative SF and Re-Present Media.

Deadline: September 8

🔗 For more information and to apply: filmmakerscollaborative.org/for-us-by-us

08/07/2026

Directing your first or second feature documentary? Intent to Apply for the 2027 BAVC MediaMaker Fellowship is now open!

This is an amazing opportunity to spend nine months in a cohort of other filmmakers. In addition to traveling, mentorship, gaining insight into the industry, and strengthening your films together, fellows will also receive $10,000 in unrestricted funding.

This year, BAVC Media is introducing a two-step application process designed to save applicants time and help them identify eligible candidates. Before investing time in the full application, you'll first complete a brief Intent to Apply form. Eligible applicants will then be invited to submit the full application.

⏳Deadline for Intent: August 30, 2026 (11:59pm PT)
🔗Apply Here: https://bit.ly/4wvUVCt

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http://www.filmmakerscollaborative.org/

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