BFF COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

BFF hosts educational workshops designed to provide tangible, concrete support to the Bay Area’s independent film community by offering practical guidance and industry insights. These free (or low cost), lecture-style events are led by respected industry experts and cover essential topics such as funding strategies, distribution, community engagement, and navigating complex filmmaking partnerships. More than 500 emerging and established filmmakers have participated in the program. 

Workshops are typically offered twice a year at the David Brower Center in downtown Berkeley.

In 2025, BFF will be partnering with BAVC (Bay Area Video Coalition) on their summer workshop series. More details will become available in the coming weeks, so please sign up for our newsletter and follow us on social media for updates and ticketing information:

1. Is Your Work Sample Working? | Thursday, July 31 | virtual

2. Nonfiction Core Application Q&A | Tuesday, August 26 | virtual

3. Breaking Down Your Budget (Budgeting Part 1) | Tuesday, September 2 | virtual

4. Dig Into Your Budget (Budgeting Part 2) | Thursday, September 4 | in-person (TBD)

5. Bay Area Film Funder Panel | Tuesday, September 23 | virtual