Events

A salon style conversation on shared experiences working in film (the joys and challenges of production) and collective dreams for change.Join an in-person salon discussing our collective experiences working in film, be it navigating challenging producers to being in creative flow on set, and envision changes we want to see shift in the film industry. This conversation will generate and culminate in a collaborative zine reflecting our shared experiences and dreams. FacilitatorsAnna Rosa, filmmaker, media theorist and activistJules Retzlaff, otherwise known as Cereal For The Kids, is a born and raised, queer San Franciscan experimental multimedia-maker and activist. We are [...]

Learn how to make scrappy personal art films!This workshop will inspire filmmakers who want to make scrappy personal art films in order to build confidence, community, and momentum towards larger art projects in the future. InstructorDaniel Freeman is a microbudget filmmaker and experimental music composer. He blends fiction and documentary approaches to create a scrappy hybrid style rooted in following earnest characters as they attempt to find healing through art and human connection. He was a SFFILM FilmHouse resident in 2019 and 2020, where he directed, wrote, shot and edited his debut feature film Teddy, Out of Tune. The film [...]

We will discuss the current conditions faced on set by workers and dream up alternatives folks would like to see across the industry!Join us for a salon-style ~virtual~ workshop on the way the film process is organized, how power roles play out, what works, and what must change while generating alternative practices! We will discuss and explore the current conditions faced on set by workers and dream up alternatives folks would like to see across the industry on set. FACILITATORSAnna Rosa, filmmaker, media theorist and activistJules Retzlaff, otherwise known as Cereal For The Kids, is a born and raised, queer [...]

Watch the official premiere of our 2022-2023 Reel Stories Student Board Portfolio Piece Films!Attend this screening to see the work of the talented 2022-2023 Reel Stories Student Board!The Reel Stories Student Board is a small cohort of Reel Stories Alumni who give feedback on curriculum, grow leadership skills, and learn the ins and outs of the filmmaking industry while while creating a portfolio piece film.There will be seven amazing films screened at this event, with a short Q&A with the filmmaker after each film.COVID-19 Safety: Guests are not required to wear face masks, but it is recommended. If you are [...]