Events
Getting Down to Business
A 3-Part Series to help filmmakers develop practical business strategies to move their project forward.
Filmmakers Collaborative SF and Re-Present Media are presenting a three-workshop webinar series dedicated to helping emerging and mid-career filmmakers develop strategies for the producing and business side of independent films to ensure they are effectively moving their project forward.
Structured around the filmmaking process of development, production, and post-production, the workshops will cover producing strategies related to financial, legal, marketing, and other business topics required throughout the filmmaking process.
This is not a “how to” workshop series, but rather addresses the “why and what” behind developing practical strategies for integrating the business side of film to match the creative approach and goals of your project. Along with our presentation, we will provide case studies, guest speaker insights, and other resources to help you develop your strategies.
This series is ideal for emerging and mid-career filmmakers with a current film project.
Workshop 1) Development: Building the Foundation - Recording is available to FCSF members.
Workshop 2) Production: Moving Forward - Recording is available to FCSF members.
Workshop 3) Post-Production: Getting to the Finish Line - Wed, May 22, 1:00–2:30pm PT
Workshop 3
Post-Production:
Getting to the finish line
Wed, MAY 22, 1:00–2:30pm PT
Virtual
This workshop covers the business side of post-production. From anticipating post-production costs commonly overlooked, to reverse engineering for your expected distribution, and managing your team at the end of the project, this workshop is designed to help implement successful strategies to get you over the finish line.
Free for Filmmakers Collaborative SF members.
Sliding scale donation ($0-$25) for non-members.
For Us, By Us: Our Beloved Communities
Día de Abuelita
SAT, May 11, 6:00–8:00PM
Raíces y Cariño
1205 Freedom Boulevard #Unit 3B
Watsonville, CA 95076
Join us to honor our Abuelita’s, whether biological or chosen, with food, films and ceremony.
We will gather to share stories of our beloved elders, build a collective altar to honor them, and watch films by local filmmakers who share stories of their Abuelos. This will be a bilingual event in Spanish and English, families of all ages are encouraged to attend.
For Us, By Us: Our Beloved Communities
Saranam Gacchâmi
Sun, May 12, 4:00–6:00PM
Gyuto Foundation
6401 Bernhard Avenue
Richmond, CA 94805
Join us for the film screening of Saranam Gacchâmi, an inspiring story about Ven Thupten Donyo, a visionary Buddhist monk from the Himalayan foothills of Nepal.
Witness his extraordinary journey to California, where he defied all odds to establish one of the Bay Area's largest Tibetan Monasteries—a sanctuary preserving endangered Tibetan culture, traditions, and language. Experience the Monastery and glimpse the beautiful Tibetan culture and vibrant community in the Bay Area. Enjoy a guided Monastery Tour and chai before the film with us!
For Us, By Us: Our Beloved Communities
Sammy’s Final Arrangement
Wed, May 29, 6:30–8:30PM
CAST, 447 Minna Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Have you ever had to sacrifice a dream to make way for something else? At some point in our lives we all experience giving up something meaningful to make room for something else also important to us.
Join us for this event as we explore that moment in Sammy’s Final Arrangement, a profound and introspective film by Chad Santo Tomas profiling a florist at the peak of his game who comes to terms with his career as he decides to retire. Following the film will be a discussion about the themes it explores with the filmmaker and the subject, Sammy, moderated by Melanie Elvena from the Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center.
Become a Filmmakers Collaborative SF Member
Free admission to workshops, mixers, and other events, including invitations to private networking events and screenings.
Access to previous workshop recordings
And much more!