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Film Arts Foundation

30 Years of vital support to independent filmmakers everywhere.

About Me

Founded by ten independent filmmakers in 1976, today Film Arts Foundation is comprised of more than 2,400 members in more than 30 countries with the majority residing in N. California. Our members are an active, talented and diverse group of independent filmmakers, video journalists, moving image artists, cinema enthusiasts, film industry professionals and supporters. Film Arts provides comprehensive training, equipment, information, consultations, and exhibition opportunities to independent filmmakers. It's the largest regional organization of independent producers in the country.

Film Arts services take the filmmaker from the first step (education) to the final one (distribution) and cover everything they will need to know in between.

Services include:
  • education and training
  • low-cost equipment access
  • exhibition opportunities
  • fiscal sponsorship
  • project funding
  • consultation
  • information resources

    • Film Arts Foundation's programs have become models for other organizations around the country.

    We encourage you to join us and become an active part of the Film Arts community. Click here to join or renew your membership.

    “Film Arts is an invaluable resource for anyone working in independent film – I never could have become a filmmaker without them.” – Terry Zwigoff (Crumb, Ghost World, Bad Santa)

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    My Blog

    SEPTEMBER SEVENTH: SOFA !

    20th Annual Straight Outta Film Arts (SOFA)September 7, 2007 at 6pmThe Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA).Every year Film Arts Foundation hosts a screening and reception for students and instructo...
    Posted by Film Arts Foundation on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 01:50:00 PST

    Depth of Field Discussion Series

    Film Arts Foundation PresentsDepth of Field: A bi-monthly Membership Discussion SeriesEVERYTHING'S IN THE PITCHThursday July 19th 7:00pm  8:30pmFilm Arts Foundation-Screening Room; 145 9th St., SFMem...
    Posted by Film Arts Foundation on Thu, 05 Jul 2007 10:56:00 PST

    Mar/Apr Issue of Release Print out now!

    The March/April issue of Release Print constitutes Film Arts Foundation's valentine to the Bay Area film community. Boasting dozens upon dozens of homegrown events anchored by a few of the country's m...
    Posted by Film Arts Foundation on Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:29:00 PST

    SEE YOU AT SUNDANCE !

    Are you going to Sundance? So are we! Film Arts staff members Eric Hayashi (Executive Director), Michael Read (Release Print Editor), Laurie Koh (Release Print Associate Editor), Eric Henry (Member Se...
    Posted by Film Arts Foundation on Mon, 22 Jan 2007 03:11:00 PST

    New for 2007

    WE GOT HD, Baby!Film Arts is now renting the Panasonic HVX200 HD camera at the member rate of $200 day / $235 weekend. For an additional $50 (each) the camera is available with a Firestore FS-100 moun...
    Posted by Film Arts Foundation on Mon, 22 Jan 2007 03:25:00 PST

    Film Arts in the SF Chronicle

    Our 30th Celebration was a blast ! Whether you want to re-live the night or see what you missed, clickhere to check out the SF Chronicle's article and photos about our 30th Anniversary Celebration!...
    Posted by Film Arts Foundation on Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:35:00 PST

    Make a film to be seen at the Castro!

    When we say Make your own damn film we mean it! In honor of Film Arts Foundations 30th Anniversary, and as part of the upcoming celebratory event on Wednesday, November 8th at the Castro Theatre, we a...
    Posted by Film Arts Foundation on Thu, 28 Sep 2006 04:36:00 PST

    Film Arts Foundation's 30th Anniversary Celebration!

    Film Arts is celebrating 30 years of supporting independant films and filmmakers!Wednesday, November 8, 2006The Castro Theatre429 Castro Street, San Francisco6:30-8pmPre-Program Donors Reception in th...
    Posted by Film Arts Foundation on Thu, 28 Sep 2006 04:32:00 PST

    June Answer Print newsletter

    The June edition of Answer Print, Film Art's monthly e-newsletter, contains special offers, event and screening updates, classes, fundraising opportunities, job listings, and more. To read it, click ...
    Posted by Film Arts Foundation on Fri, 07 Jul 2006 03:32:00 PST

    Release Print magazine

    Release Print has been called "one of the best film magazines in the country" by Gary Meyer, founder of Landmark Theatres. Each year, the magazine of Film Arts Foundation provides its members with six...
    Posted by Film Arts Foundation on Fri, 07 Jul 2006 03:27:00 PST