11th Oakland International Film Festival

Funk Jazz Kafe ” Diary of a Decade” screens Tuesday, April 30th at New Parkway

The Oakland Film Society — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:45:23 +0000

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 -7:00pm in EDT

The New Parkway Theater

Fresh off of a successful screenings in Atlanta and New York, our movie tour of “FunkJazz Kafé: Diary Of A Decade (The Story Of A Movement)” returns to the Bay area for an exclusive one-night only engagement. Join us for this unforgettable movie and music experience!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS:

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/366307

SEE THE TRAILER:

http://tinyurl.com/FJKTRAILER

Expressions College Students help launch the new 1st Saturdays campaign

The Oakland Film Society — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:33:46 +0000

Students from Expressions College put together the animation PSA for 1st Saturdays. What is 1st Saturdays? It is the monthly volunteer day promoted by The Familyhood Connection Inc, a non-profit organization, to create healthy, sustainable, communities. Visit the website: 1stsaturdays.com and start a 1st Saturdays in your neighborhood!

“Against The Grain” shines in OIFF11

The Oakland Film Society — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:55:34 +0000

The filmmaker Elias Maels wrote, directed and produced the award winning feature film “Against The Grain.” The 11th Oakland International Film Festival screened it three times at three different venues in 2013.

Gloria Moran’s “The Unique Ladies” tells story of women and low-riders

The Oakland Film Society — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:43:43 +0000

Gloria Moran wrote and directed the documentary film, “The Unique Ladies,” to tell a story about women who low ride. Not allowed to join the men low-riders, the Unique Ladies started their own organization to promote low riders with a women’s touch.

Shonda Scott moderates OIFF11 filmmaker panels in Uptown, Oakland

The Oakland Film Society — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:17:20 +0000

Moderated by Oakland’s own Shonda Scott, filmmakers came from far and wide to share their expertise during the film panels of this years 11th Oakland international Film Festival. Darrien Dipson of SAG-INDIE, Tufuku Zuberi Writer/producer of African Independence, Shaka Jamal of Olu 8, and many others sat down to discuss the latest tends in filmmaking.

Thank You!

The Oakland Film Society — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:12:07 +0000

We appreciate the many volunteers for choosing us.

Each day was special being with you to present the 11th Oakland International Film Festival.

Interested in Volunteering with us Mixer at Anfilo from 6-9 p.m.

The Oakland Film Society — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:25:25 +0000

If you are interested in volunteering with the 11th Oakland International Film Festival, come join us for a mixer!

Monday, April 1st at Anfilo from 6-9 p.m.

Tuesday, April 2nd at Anfilo from 6-9 p.m.

Wednesday, April 3rd at CANA from 6-9 p.m.

Remember the 11th Oakland International Film Festival begins April 4th at the Grand Lake Theater.

Tickets/Information

http://oiff.org

CANA was OIFF11′s Filmmaker Lounge

The Oakland Film Society — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:34:35 +0000

CANA was the opening day location for the 11th Oakland International Film Festival’s special events. Just around the corner from the Grand Lake Theater, filmmakers mingled between the screenings and held interviews with various press representatives.

“Twenty Bucks” screens in OIFF11

The Oakland Film Society — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 12:14:24 +0000

Twenty BucksRun Time: 14:30
Completion 2013
Production: Zumpango Films

Producers: Larissa Eisenstein, Alex Castillo & John Manier
Executive Producers: Amy Lo & Stuart Fagin
Associate Producers: JP Jeanne & Tamara Fagin
Director: Jesus Beltran
Screenplay: Jesus Beltran
Cinematography: Rob Hauer

Unemployed and single, an American Dad struggles to provide a stable life for his tomboy

daughter, 10-year-old Kid.

Despite their shared passion for baseball and daily discussions about their beloved SF Giants,

America’s favorite past time is just an escape from a routine as stuck in a rut as Dad’s job

prospects.

Day after day, Dad gets up before the sun, squeezing Kid a glass of orange juice before he bikes

off in search of a job. Day after day, he returns home jobless; his only bounty is a sack of oranges

pilfered from a lush yard on the rich side of town.

Home alone during a break from school, tomboy Kid does what kids do: she raises a ruckus.

Ghost riding her bike–into walls, bushes and finally, a neighbor’s taillight, bored Kid feels a rush

she hasn’t felt in the long months since her dad’s depression dampened their otherwise tight

relationship.

When she gets into hot water with an angry, spiteful neighbor, she does what she can to shield

her dad from one more problem on his shoulders. But when the neighbor confronts Dad,

challenging his ability to raise Kid right, the kid-sized problem quickly escalates.

Dad and kid find that two wrongs don’t make a right, but right now is all that matters–and all they

have.

OIFF11 – Filmmaker Panels

The Oakland Film Society — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:40:33 +0000

Vo’s stands on the corner of Grand Ave and Webster Street in Uptown Oakland, CA. If you walk up towards Broadway on Grand Ave, you will pass a new hip clothing store called Owl N’ Wood. As you continue up Grand Ave, you will see this really cool cafe/restaurant with funky antique furniture called Loring Cafe. Next door to Loring is this new Ethiopian Cafe/restaurant with a nice decor and photographs called Anfilo. What do these businesses share in common? They are the locations for this years OIFF11 Filmmakers Panel.

From 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. various filmmakers from a variety of backgrounds and expertise will share their films, their stories and their process of film-making.
(Schedule Likely to Change)

Location: Vo’s, 56 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA

Time: 12:00 – 2: 15 p.m.
Moderated by: Ms. Be
12-2pm – Music Videos/ “Make Your Video Make an Impression”
Do DAT, musian, poet, Acktup, Koshen, Damon Jamal. Director, Aaliya-Sharif and Black C

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2:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
“Keep a Message in Your Film and Still Be Entertaining”
panel - moderator JR or Mikela McFly, Tukufu Zuberi (African Independence), Lisbon Lookafor (Oakville), Greg Everett (41st and Central)

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Location: Owl N’ Wood
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 P.m.
“Documentary Filmmaking- From Idea to Marketing and Distribution”
Daron Ker, Water Buffalo Films, Tamara Perkins, Apple Discord Pictures, Gloria Moron, The Unique Ladies Jessica Hammonds, The Video Project

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Location: Owl N’ Wood
2:30 -5:00 p.m.
Moderated by Shawn Taylor, Write for Ebony.com
Eli Jacobs-Fauntauzzi – Feature Film, Roy Miles , Animator, Mohammed Bilal – Executive Director

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Location: Loring Cafe
Time: 12:00 – 2:00
“Documenting a Sustainable Planet” – “16 Seeds” is a short documentary that tells the story of African American farmers and gardeners. This session connects the documentary to other leaders/organizations working to increase access to healthy foods in urban communities.

Moderated by Jumoke Hodge, People’s Grocery
Melinda James, 16 Seeds, Gail Myers, Farms to Grow, Ashara Ekundaya, Hub Oakland, Will Scott, African American Farmers of California
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Location: Loring Cafe
Time: 2:30 – 5:00 p.m.
” Narrative Film-making from Conception to Distribution”
Darrien Gipson, SAG-INDIE, Jonathan Silver, Director- Licks, Vincent Cortez, Mitchell Pictures, Elias Maels, Writer/Director, Against The Grain, Samm Style, Supreme Pictures
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Location: Anfilo
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
” “Made in Oakland” – featuring Oakland filmmakers telling compelling original stories with local talent.
Pharaoh Charles Powell, Watch Phoenix Rise, Nick Benn, Cover, Ramasses Head, History In the Making Entertainment, Aiden Frazer, Space Out
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“Made in Oakland” – Documentary filmmakers share their motivation to tell often untold stories.
Tracey Quesada, Writer, Director, Iwalani Venerable, Funkquaria Rising, Shaka Jamal, Olu 8 Image, Ansar Muhammad, Director
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(Schedule Likely to Change)