The Bay Area Video Coalition, or BAVC (pronounced “bay-vac”), is a nonprofit media arts center that was founded in 1976 by a coalition of media makers and activists who wanted to find alternative, civic-minded applications for a new technology - PortaPak video. Our continuing mission is to inspire social change by enabling the sharing of diverse stories through art, education and technology. Tips for using the BAVC website.

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LEGAL ISSUES IN INDIE FILMMAKING
February 9, 2010
(Special Events) Whether it's a question of fair use or defamation, release forms or trademarks, all media makers encounter legal issues on the road to completing their project. Attorney Krisana M. Hodges and Brook...

5x10 Works in Progress - Submissions due!
February 15, 2010
(Special Events) Have you ever been working on a project and gotten to a place where you NEED the insight and thoughts of other creative and engaged people to help you get some clarity, context, and inspiration? ...
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5x10 Works in Progress Screening
March 9, 2010
(Special Events) Have you ever been working on a project and gotten to a place where you NEED the insight and thoughts of other creative and engaged people to help you get some clarity, context, and inspiration? ...

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By Zoe Banks, BAVC's Manager, Training & Resources

It's been 3 days since I returned from premiering my documentary at the Slamdance Film Festival and I've been getting a lot of questions about it. People are curious, and I'll be darned if BAVC's #1 vlogger isn't going to give the people what they want. For you, dear readership, anything...

How was the weather?
Before last week, I'd never really been in snowy conditions. I grew up in the East Bay ("Beast" in Pig Latin), the land where weather doesn't really exist. The closest I'd come to snow was some dirty slush in Chicago about five years ago, resulting in me rolling in the gutter trying to make snow angels. Park City, Utah was-- shall we say-- unprecedented. It was SNOWY. I mean icicles, shovels, ridiculous outerwear, the whole deal. I prided myself on not actually falling down until the last day when I completely fell down while standing in a driveway talking on the phone. See ya later, dignity.

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FREE SEMINAR: LEGAL ISSUES IN INDIE FILMMAKING

All media makers encounter legal issues on the road to completing their project. On February 9th, attorney Krisana M. Hodges and intellectual rights executive Brooke Wentz will join us to answer your questions and share essential advice legal advice, with an emphasis on licensing, distribution, and copyrights. 

Tuesday, February 9th, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

At BAVC (2727 Mariposa Street, 2nd Floor, SF, CA 94110)
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