Workshop

Most people think of crowdfunding as ‘friends and family’ fundraising for a project. But we're going to show you how crowdfunding can not only get your project off the ground — it can help you build a sustainable film career through a direct connection with your audience. Register

Get hands-on practice and in-person support on your project budget. Bring your laptop (we'll have a couple of loaners if you don't own a computer) to work on your budget in small groups with other filmmakers and support from practiced producers! FREE for members of BAVC Media. Learn more about our membership here. Register

A line-by-line breakdown of a documentary feature budget tailored for grant applications led by Oscar-winning producer Annie Small. FREE for members of BAVC Media. Register

Hear from Bay Area funders and filmmaker support organizations about what they have to offer - bring your questions! Featuring panelists from BAVC Media, Berkeley Film Foundation, Frameline, SFFILM, and The Redford Center. Register

What's the difference between a topic summary, a film summary, and artistic approach? How do I talk about my connection to the story and contextualize my point of view? Bring your questions and learn how to utilize the newly updated Nonfiction Core Application for grants and filmmaker programs! FREE for BAVC Media Members. Find out about becoming a member here. Register

• 10:30 am: Funding Your Projects in 2025 • 11:45 am: Rethinking Distribution & Marketing • 12:45 pm: Mix & Mingle Register

Learn practical tips from an experienced panel of editors, filmmakers, and application evaluators on how to make your sample stand out and represent the integrity and heart of your project(s). We'll be delving into the art of selecting a compelling work sample for grants, fellowships, and festivals! FREE FOR BAVC MEDIA MEMBERS! Register

Latinx Filmmaking in the Bay Area. Presented by CiNEOLA. • 10:30 am: Cafe + Conchas (sponsored by Florecita Panaderia) • 11 am: Latinx Filmmaking in the Bay Area panel Register

Peace is Loud and BAVC Media present Collective Lens, Peace is Loud’s learning spaces program meant to equip filmmakers with impact frameworks and practices to help them design and implement their own impact campaigns and integrate impact values into their overall filmmaking process. Register

Discover the innovative process of creating and distributing of the groundbreaking documentary ENO, with Director Gary Hustwit. Register