BAVC Media

Premiere Pro: Intro (Class 2 of 2)
2025-12-07 10:00 - 18:00 UTC | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Learn the basics of high-end video editing with a staple of the post-production world, Adobe Premiere Pro‎.
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BAVC MediaMaker Pitch + Party
2025-12-10 18:00 - 21:00 | CA
We will be bringing together filmmakers, alumni, industry, and BAVC community members for an exclusive preview of 6 outstanding documentaries in progress.
For those who can join us in person, a party will follow at Dalva (next door!).
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Ale Libre: Film Screening + Fundraiser
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Join us for a film screening and urgent fundraiser. Co-presented by BAVC Media, CiNEOLA, and the Jewish Film Institute (JFI).
Ale Libre (2021), directed by Maya Cueva, follows the story of reproductive justice and immigrant rights organizer Alejandra. In November, Alejandra’s partner, Luis, was detained by ICE, and was ripped apart from Alejandra and their baby. All proceeds from the screening will go towards supporting Alejandra and Luis’ legal fees.
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Member Meet-Up
2026-01-28 18:00 - 20:00 | CA
We’re partnering with Standard Deviant for our first member event of 2026, Member Meet-Up on Wednesday, January 28 at 6pm!
Meet your fellow BAVC Media member community, find collaborators, and hone your networking skills in a judgment-free environment, plus enjoy Standard Deviant’s wide array of beer and NA beverage options (drinks not included in the ticket).
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Member Montage: Community Screening and Mixer
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
The Member Montage: Community Screening & Mixer is a new event series for Bay Area filmmakers. Creating a judgment-free space to share and workshop short films, music videos, passion projects, or works in progress with the BAVC Media community.
Kick back after the screening for the happy hour and connect with other creatives to collaborate, network, discuss, and inspire one another.
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BlackStar Presents Texture
2026-03-05 17:30 - 21:00 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Join us on Thursday March 5 at 5:30pm at Ninth Street Independent Film Center in San Francisco, CA for a short film program and reception curated by BlackStar, hosted in partnership with BAVC Media and the Bay Area Media Maker Summit (BAMMS).
This film program brings together a collection of works by Bay Area-based filmmakers and their experiments in texture.
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VERSED Writers' Room: Dialogue
2026-03-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Dive into the art of dialogue for the screen, the first workshop in our new in-person screenwriting series. There will be a brief instructional period followed by hands-on writing exercises with knowledgeable instructors, Xandra Castleton and Jonathan Kiefer.
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Member Meet-up
2026-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Standard Deviant, 280 14th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
We’re partnering with Standard Deviant for the Member Meet-Up on Wednesday, April 8th at 6pm!
Meet your fellow BAVC Media member community, find collaborators, and hone your networking skills in a judgment-free environment, plus enjoy Standard Deviant’s wide array of beer and NA beverage options (drinks not included in the ticket).
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Cinematography: Lighting - April '26
2026-04-25 10:00 - 18:00 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Add depth, contrast and a more professional look to your video projects with lighting!
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Video Production: Intro - May '26
2026-05-02 - 2026-05-03 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Learn the basics of video production (shooting, audio, lighting) in one intensive weekend! All skill levels welcome!
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Premiere Pro: Intro - May '26
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-17 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Learn high-end video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro‎. With an ever-expanding feature set, Premiere is better than ever. Come see what the buzz is about!
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BAVC MEDIA 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
2026-05-20 17:00 - 21:00 | CA
Join us in celebrating 50 years of BAVC Media’s legacy of opening doors, disrupting narratives, and building media making careers!
The evening will include a cocktail reception, sit-down dinner, dynamic program featuring special guests, highlights from programs, and a look back at BAVC’s past throughout the evening.
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Aesthetics of Editing - May '26
2026-05-30 10:00 - 18:00 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Learn the craft of documentary filmmaking with Peabody-award-winning director/producer/editor Ken Schneider.
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DaVinci Resolve: Color Correction - June '26
2026-06-13 - 2026-06-14 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Learn the fundamentals of color correction and color grading in a live, interactive course!
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Documentary: Interviewing Techniques - June '26
2026-06-20 10:00 - 18:00 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Being able to conduct a documentary interview that results in powerful and effective material can make or break your film. This class covers all aspects of documentary interviewing: from gear set-up, to different types of interviews, to how to build rapport with your interviewees. Students will also have the opportunity to practice interviewing each other with professional equipment.
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Video Production: Intro - June '26
2026-06-27 - 2026-06-28 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States

Audio For Video Production: July '26
2026-07-11 10:00 - 18:00 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Your video projects will sing when you learn to capture better sound in the studio or out in the field!
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Premiere Pro: Intro - July '26
2026-07-18 - 2026-07-19 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States

Aesthetics of Editing - July '26
2026-07-25 10:00 - 18:00 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States

Cinematography: Lighting - August '26
2026-08-08 10:00 - 18:00 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States

DaVinci Resolve: Color Correction - August '26
2026-08-15 - 2026-08-16 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States

Documentary: Interviewing Techniques - August '25
2026-08-16 10:00 - 18:00 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States

Audio Post-production: Intro - August '26
2026-08-29 10:00 - 18:00 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Quality sound is at least 50% of the viewing experience for your audience. Start improving your audio now!
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Premiere Pro: Intro - September '26
2026-09-19 - 2026-09-20 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States

Video Production: Intro - September '26
2026-09-19 - 2026-09-20 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States

Audio For Video Production: September '26
2026-09-26 10:00 - 18:00 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States

Aesthetics of Editing - October '26
2026-10-03 10:00 - 18:00 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States

DaVinci Resolve: Color Correction - October '26
2026-10-24 - 2026-10-25 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States

Cinematography: Lighting - October '26
2026-10-24 10:00 - 18:00 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States

Audio Post-production: Intro - November '26
2026-11-14 10:00 - 18:00 | Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
